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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.42, 3,503.02 and 874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.42, 3,503.02 and 874.62 is: 1,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.42 : 3,503.02 = 874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.42/3,503.02 = 874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.42x = 3,503.02 × 874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.42x = 3,063,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,811.35/2,334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.45

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