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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.54, 3,501.90 and 873.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.54, 3,501.90 and 873.54 is: 1,310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.54 : 3,501.90 = 873.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.54/3,501.90 = 873.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.54x = 3,501.90 × 873.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.54x = 3,059,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,049.73/2,334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.34

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