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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.34, 3,396.78 and 877.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.34, 3,396.78 and 877.38 is: 1,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.34 : 3,396.78 = 877.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.34/3,396.78 = 877.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.34x = 3,396.78 × 877.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.34x = 2,980,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,266.84/2,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.17

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