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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.51, 3,396.23 and 877.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.51, 3,396.23 and 877.38 is: 1,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.51 : 3,396.23 = 877.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.51/3,396.23 = 877.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.51x = 3,396.23 × 877.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.51x = 2,979,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,779.89/2,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.86

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