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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.83, 3,501.38 and 873.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.83, 3,501.38 and 873.13 is: 1,309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.83 : 3,501.38 = 873.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.83/3,501.38 = 873.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.83x = 3,501.38 × 873.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.83x = 3,057,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,159.92/2,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.93

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