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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.48, 3,532.74 and 894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.48, 3,532.74 and 894.12 is: 1,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.48 : 3,532.74 = 894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.48/3,532.74 = 894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.48x = 3,532.74 × 894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.48x = 3,158,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,693.49/2,355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.00

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