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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.80, 3,502.79 and 874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.80, 3,502.79 and 874.16 is: 1,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.80 : 3,502.79 = 874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.80/3,502.79 = 874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.80x = 3,502.79 × 874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.80x = 3,061,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,998.91/2,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.90

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