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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.59, 3,532.02 and 893.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.59, 3,532.02 and 893.71 is: 1,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.59 : 3,532.02 = 893.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.59/3,532.02 = 893.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.59x = 3,532.02 × 893.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.59x = 3,156,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,601.59/2,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.62

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