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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.68, 3,394.74 and 876.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.68, 3,394.74 and 876.68 is: 1,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.68 : 3,394.74 = 876.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.68/3,394.74 = 876.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.68x = 3,394.74 × 876.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.68x = 2,976,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,100.66/2,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.30

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