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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.01, 3,505.37 and 874.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.01, 3,505.37 and 874.95 is: 1,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.01 : 3,505.37 = 874.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.01/3,505.37 = 874.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.01x = 3,505.37 × 874.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.01x = 3,067,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,019.11/2,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.93

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