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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.76, 3,396.78 and 877.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.76, 3,396.78 and 877.50 is: 1,316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.76 : 3,396.78 = 877.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.76/3,396.78 = 877.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.76x = 3,396.78 × 877.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.76x = 2,980,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,674.45/2,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.11

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