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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.21, 3,501.12 and 873.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.21, 3,501.12 and 873.38 is: 1,310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.21 : 3,501.12 = 873.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.21/3,501.12 = 873.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.21x = 3,501.12 × 873.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.21x = 3,057,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,820.21/2,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.57

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