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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.28, 3,504.52 and 875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.28, 3,504.52 and 875.60 is: 1,314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.28 : 3,504.52 = 875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.28/3,504.52 = 875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.28x = 3,504.52 × 875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.28x = 3,068,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,557.71/2,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.00

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