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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.28, 3,504.27 and 875.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.28, 3,504.27 and 875.45 is: 1,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.28 : 3,504.27 = 875.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.28/3,504.27 = 875.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.28x = 3,504.27 × 875.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.28x = 3,067,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,795.65/2,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.68

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