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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.92, 3,529.50 and 893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.92, 3,529.50 and 893.18 is: 1,339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.92 : 3,529.50 = 893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.92/3,529.50 = 893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.92x = 3,529.50 × 893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.92x = 3,152,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,475.51/2,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.24

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