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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.09, 3,530.57 and 895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.09, 3,530.57 and 895.26 is: 1,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.09 : 3,530.57 = 895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.09/3,530.57 = 895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.09x = 3,530.57 × 895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.09x = 3,160,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,773.62/2,355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.10

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