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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.36, 3,502.08 and 873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.36, 3,502.08 and 873.76 is: 1,310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.36 : 3,502.08 = 873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.36/3,502.08 = 873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.36x = 3,502.08 × 873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.36x = 3,059,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,977.42/2,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.28

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