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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.33, 3,531.53 and 893.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.33, 3,531.53 and 893.57 is: 1,340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.33 : 3,531.53 = 893.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.33/3,531.53 = 893.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.33x = 3,531.53 × 893.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.33x = 3,155,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,653.84/2,354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.36

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