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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.93, 3,393.54 and 876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.93, 3,393.54 and 876.88 is: 1,314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.93 : 3,393.54 = 876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.93/3,393.54 = 876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.93x = 3,393.54 × 876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.93x = 2,975,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,727.36/2,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.41

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