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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.56, 3,529.36 and 893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.56, 3,529.36 and 893.08 is: 1,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.56 : 3,529.36 = 893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.56/3,529.36 = 893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.56x = 3,529.36 × 893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.56x = 3,152,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,000.83/2,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.68

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