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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.93, 3,532.50 and 895.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.93, 3,532.50 and 895.18 is: 1,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.93 : 3,532.50 = 895.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.93/3,532.50 = 895.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.93x = 3,532.50 × 895.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.93x = 3,162,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,223.35/2,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.24

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