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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.45, 3,533.04 and 894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.45, 3,533.04 and 894.48 is: 1,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.45 : 3,533.04 = 894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.45/3,533.04 = 894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.45x = 3,533.04 × 894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.45x = 3,160,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,233.62/2,355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.67

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