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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.75, 3,533.10 and 894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.75, 3,533.10 and 894.88 is: 1,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.75 : 3,533.10 = 894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.75/3,533.10 = 894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.75x = 3,533.10 × 894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.75x = 3,161,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,700.53/2,356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.55

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