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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.11, 3,393.58 and 877.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.11, 3,393.58 and 877.09 is: 1,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.11 : 3,393.58 = 877.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.11/3,393.58 = 877.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.11x = 3,393.58 × 877.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.11x = 2,976,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,475.08/2,263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.21

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