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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.16, 3,503.88 and 874.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.16, 3,503.88 and 874.92 is: 1,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.16 : 3,503.88 = 874.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.16/3,503.88 = 874.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.16x = 3,503.88 × 874.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.16x = 3,065,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,614.69/2,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.25

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