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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.31, 3,535.53 and 896.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.31, 3,535.53 and 896.11 is: 1,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.31 : 3,535.53 = 896.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.31/3,535.53 = 896.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.31x = 3,535.53 × 896.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.31x = 3,168,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,223.79/2,357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.00

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