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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.74, 3,504.22 and 875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.74, 3,504.22 and 875.02 is: 1,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.74 : 3,504.22 = 875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.74/3,504.22 = 875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.74x = 3,504.22 × 875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.74x = 3,066,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,262.58/2,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.76

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