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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.74, 3,535.23 and 896.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.74, 3,535.23 and 896.01 is: 1,344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.74 : 3,535.23 = 896.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.74/3,535.23 = 896.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.74x = 3,535.23 × 896.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.74x = 3,167,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,601.43/2,356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.06

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