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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.16, 3,393.12 and 875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.16, 3,393.12 and 875.30 is: 1,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.16 : 3,393.12 = 875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.16/3,393.12 = 875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.16x = 3,393.12 × 875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.16x = 2,969,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,997.94/2,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.32

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