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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.68, 3,531.04 and 892.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.68, 3,531.04 and 892.84 is: 1,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.68 : 3,531.04 = 892.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.68/3,531.04 = 892.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.68x = 3,531.04 × 892.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.68x = 3,152,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,653.75/2,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.46

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