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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.16, 3,501.12 and 873.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.16, 3,501.12 and 873.36 is: 1,310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.16 : 3,501.12 = 873.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.16/3,501.12 = 873.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.16x = 3,501.12 × 873.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.16x = 3,057,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,738.16/2,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.56

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