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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.12, 3,532.08 and 896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.12, 3,532.08 and 896.28 is: 1,343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.12 : 3,532.08 = 896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.12/3,532.08 = 896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.12x = 3,532.08 × 896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.12x = 3,165,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,732.66/2,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.62

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