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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.14, 3,501.16 and 873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.14, 3,501.16 and 873.32 is: 1,310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.14 : 3,501.16 = 873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.14/3,501.16 = 873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.14x = 3,501.16 × 873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.14x = 3,057,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,613.36/2,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.52

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