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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.44, 3,502.47 and 874.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.44, 3,502.47 and 874.25 is: 1,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.44 : 3,502.47 = 874.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.44/3,502.47 = 874.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.44x = 3,502.47 × 874.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.44x = 3,062,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,018.53/2,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.11

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