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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.12, 3,533.18 and 894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.12, 3,533.18 and 894.24 is: 1,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.12 : 3,533.18 = 894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.12/3,533.18 = 894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.12x = 3,533.18 × 894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.12x = 3,159,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,510.88/2,355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.55

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