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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.39, 3,501.48 and 873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.39, 3,501.48 and 873.42 is: 1,310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.39 : 3,501.48 = 873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.39/3,501.48 = 873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.39x = 3,501.48 × 873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.39x = 3,058,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,262.66/2,334.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.09

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