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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.76, 3,531.80 and 893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.76, 3,531.80 and 893.91 is: 1,340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.76 : 3,531.80 = 893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.76/3,531.80 = 893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.76x = 3,531.80 × 893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.76x = 3,157,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,111.34/2,354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.74

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