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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.44, 3,501.50 and 873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.44, 3,501.50 and 873.60 is: 1,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.44 : 3,501.50 = 873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.44/3,501.50 = 873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.44x = 3,501.50 × 873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.44x = 3,058,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,910.40/2,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.90

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