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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.09, 3,531.27 and 893.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.09, 3,531.27 and 893.21 is: 1,339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.09 : 3,531.27 = 893.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.09/3,531.27 = 893.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.09x = 3,531.27 × 893.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.09x = 3,154,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,165.68/2,354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.87

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