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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.06, 3,532.14 and 894.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.06, 3,532.14 and 894.36 is: 1,341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.06 : 3,532.14 = 894.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.06/3,532.14 = 894.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.06x = 3,532.14 × 894.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.06x = 3,159,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,004.73/2,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.37

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