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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.54, 3,531.80 and 893.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.54, 3,531.80 and 893.34 is: 1,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.54 : 3,531.80 = 893.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.54/3,531.80 = 893.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.54x = 3,531.80 × 893.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.54x = 3,155,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,100.45/2,354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.01

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