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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.52, 3,396.41 and 877.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.52, 3,396.41 and 877.81 is: 1,317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.52 : 3,396.41 = 877.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.52/3,396.41 = 877.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.52x = 3,396.41 × 877.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.52x = 2,981,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,402.66/2,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.15

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