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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.78, 3,532.96 and 894.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.78, 3,532.96 and 894.34 is: 1,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.78 : 3,532.96 = 894.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.78/3,532.96 = 894.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.78x = 3,532.96 × 894.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.78x = 3,159,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,667.45/2,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.81

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