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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.24, 3,562.44 and 894.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.24, 3,562.44 and 894.61 is: 1,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.24 : 3,562.44 = 894.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.24/3,562.44 = 894.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.24x = 3,562.44 × 894.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.24x = 3,186,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,994.45/2,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.19

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