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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.66, 3,533.49 and 894.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.66, 3,533.49 and 894.47 is: 1,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.66 : 3,533.49 = 894.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.66/3,533.49 = 894.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.66x = 3,533.49 × 894.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.66x = 3,160,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,583.13/2,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.70

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