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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.53, 3,533.31 and 895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.53, 3,533.31 and 895.10 is: 1,342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.53 : 3,533.31 = 895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.53/3,533.31 = 895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.53x = 3,533.31 × 895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.53x = 3,162,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,648.11/2,355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.65

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