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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.54, 3,531.90 and 894.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.54, 3,531.90 and 894.78 is: 1,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.54 : 3,531.90 = 894.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.54/3,531.90 = 894.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.54x = 3,531.90 × 894.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.54x = 3,160,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,273.48/2,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.63

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