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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.10, 3,502.37 and 873.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.10, 3,502.37 and 873.86 is: 1,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.10 : 3,502.37 = 873.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.10/3,502.37 = 873.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.10x = 3,502.37 × 873.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.10x = 3,060,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,559.17/2,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.68

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