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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.79, 3,532.29 and 895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.79, 3,532.29 and 895.05 is: 1,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.79 : 3,532.29 = 895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.79/3,532.29 = 895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.79x = 3,532.29 × 895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.79x = 3,161,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,576.16/2,355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.04

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