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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.18, 3,531.39 and 892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.18, 3,531.39 and 892.82 is: 1,339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.18 : 3,531.39 = 892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.18/3,531.39 = 892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.18x = 3,531.39 × 892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.18x = 3,152,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,895.62/2,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.28

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