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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.92, 3,505.37 and 875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.92, 3,505.37 and 875.22 is: 1,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.92 : 3,505.37 = 875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.92/3,505.37 = 875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.92x = 3,505.37 × 875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.92x = 3,067,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,965.56/2,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.39

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