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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.47, 3,502.76 and 873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.47, 3,502.76 and 873.73 is: 1,310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.47 : 3,502.76 = 873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.47/3,502.76 = 873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.47x = 3,502.76 × 873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.47x = 3,060,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,466.49/2,334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.99

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