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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.84, 3,532.41 and 894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.84, 3,532.41 and 894.06 is: 1,340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.84 : 3,532.41 = 894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.84/3,532.41 = 894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.84x = 3,532.41 × 894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.84x = 3,158,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,186.48/2,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.58

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