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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.58, 3,503.24 and 874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.58, 3,503.24 and 874.62 is: 1,311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.58 : 3,503.24 = 874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.58/3,503.24 = 874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.58x = 3,503.24 × 874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.58x = 3,063,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,999.40/2,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.88

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