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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.68, 3,533.64 and 894.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.68, 3,533.64 and 894.32 is: 1,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.68 : 3,533.64 = 894.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.68/3,533.64 = 894.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.68x = 3,533.64 × 894.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.68x = 3,160,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,204.92/2,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.53

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