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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.37, 3,397.03 and 877.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.37, 3,397.03 and 877.65 is: 1,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.37 : 3,397.03 = 877.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.37/3,397.03 = 877.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.37x = 3,397.03 × 877.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.37x = 2,981,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,403.38/2,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.08

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