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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.97, 3,535.02 and 895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.97, 3,535.02 and 895.64 is: 1,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.97 : 3,535.02 = 895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.97/3,535.02 = 895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.97x = 3,535.02 × 895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.97x = 3,166,087.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,087.64/2,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.29

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