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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.74, 3,530.73 and 893.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.74, 3,530.73 and 893.01 is: 1,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.74 : 3,530.73 = 893.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.74/3,530.73 = 893.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.74x = 3,530.73 × 893.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.74x = 3,152,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,977.20/2,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.56

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