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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.15, 3,503.05 and 873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.15, 3,503.05 and 873.72 is: 1,311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.15 : 3,503.05 = 873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.15/3,503.05 = 873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.15x = 3,503.05 × 873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.15x = 3,060,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,682.66/2,334.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.26

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