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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.27, 3,531.63 and 893.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.27, 3,531.63 and 893.03 is: 1,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.27 : 3,531.63 = 893.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.27/3,531.63 = 893.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.27x = 3,531.63 × 893.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.27x = 3,153,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,851.54/2,354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.63

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