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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.94, 3,499.83 and 873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.94, 3,499.83 and 873.42 is: 1,309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.94 : 3,499.83 = 873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.94/3,499.83 = 873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.94x = 3,499.83 × 873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.94x = 3,056,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,821.52/2,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.73

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