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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.76, 3,533.30 and 894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.76, 3,533.30 and 894.92 is: 1,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.76 : 3,533.30 = 894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.76/3,533.30 = 894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.76x = 3,533.30 × 894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.76x = 3,162,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,020.84/2,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.25

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