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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.86, 3,533.10 and 894.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.86, 3,533.10 and 894.43 is: 1,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.86 : 3,533.10 = 894.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.86/3,533.10 = 894.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.86x = 3,533.10 × 894.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.86x = 3,160,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,110.63/2,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.95

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