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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.33, 3,561.99 and 893.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.33, 3,561.99 and 893.56 is: 1,340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.33 : 3,561.99 = 893.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.33/3,561.99 = 893.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.33x = 3,561.99 × 893.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.33x = 3,182,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,851.78/2,374.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.53

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