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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.42, 3,534.75 and 895.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.42, 3,534.75 and 895.69 is: 1,343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.42 : 3,534.75 = 895.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.42/3,534.75 = 895.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.42x = 3,534.75 × 895.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.42x = 3,166,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,040.23/2,356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.58

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