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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.16, 3,535.74 and 895.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.16, 3,535.74 and 895.97 is: 1,343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.16 : 3,535.74 = 895.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.16/3,535.74 = 895.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.16x = 3,535.74 × 895.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.16x = 3,167,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,916.97/2,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.96

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