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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.04, 3,501.63 and 874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.04, 3,501.63 and 874.56 is: 1,310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.04 : 3,501.63 = 874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.04/3,501.63 = 874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.04x = 3,501.63 × 874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.04x = 3,062,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,385.53/2,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.93

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