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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.81, 3,530.34 and 892.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.81, 3,530.34 and 892.61 is: 1,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.81 : 3,530.34 = 892.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.81/3,530.34 = 892.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.81x = 3,530.34 × 892.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.81x = 3,151,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,212.32/2,353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.77

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