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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.88, 3,532.96 and 894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.88, 3,532.96 and 894.48 is: 1,341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.88 : 3,532.96 = 894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.88/3,532.96 = 894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.88x = 3,532.96 × 894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.88x = 3,160,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,162.06/2,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.96

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