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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.39, 3,536.01 and 896.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.39, 3,536.01 and 896.19 is: 1,344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.39 : 3,536.01 = 896.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.39/3,536.01 = 896.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.39x = 3,536.01 × 896.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.39x = 3,168,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,936.80/2,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.26

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