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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.96, 3,532.26 and 893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.96, 3,532.26 and 893.88 is: 1,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.96 : 3,532.26 = 893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.96/3,532.26 = 893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.96x = 3,532.26 × 893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.96x = 3,157,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,416.57/2,355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.18

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