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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.47, 3,503.21 and 874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.47, 3,503.21 and 874.28 is: 1,311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.47 : 3,503.21 = 874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.47/3,503.21 = 874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.47x = 3,503.21 × 874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.47x = 3,062,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,786.44/2,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.42

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