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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.72, 3,500.88 and 1,876.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.72, 3,500.88 and 1,876.36 is: 2,812.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.72 : 3,500.88 = 1,876.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.72/3,500.88 = 1,876.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.72x = 3,500.88 × 1,876.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.72x = 6,568,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,911.20/2,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.37

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