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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.25, 3,503.48 and 874.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.25, 3,503.48 and 874.51 is: 1,311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.25 : 3,503.48 = 874.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.25/3,503.48 = 874.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.25x = 3,503.48 × 874.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.25x = 3,063,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,828.29/2,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.99

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