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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.48, 3,534.24 and 895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.48, 3,534.24 and 895.12 is: 1,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.48 : 3,534.24 = 895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.48/3,534.24 = 895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.48x = 3,534.24 × 895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.48x = 3,163,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,568.91/2,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.50

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