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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.96, 3,535.26 and 895.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.96, 3,535.26 and 895.88 is: 1,343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.96 : 3,535.26 = 895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.96/3,535.26 = 895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.96x = 3,535.26 × 895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.96x = 3,167,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,168.73/2,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.18

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