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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.59, 3,503.28 and 874.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.59, 3,503.28 and 874.77 is: 1,312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.59 : 3,503.28 = 874.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.59/3,503.28 = 874.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.59x = 3,503.28 × 874.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.59x = 3,064,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,564.25/2,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.12

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