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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.41, 3,531.08 and 895.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.41, 3,531.08 and 895.61 is: 1,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.41 : 3,531.08 = 895.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.41/3,531.08 = 895.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.41x = 3,531.08 × 895.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.41x = 3,162,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,452.90/2,355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.64

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