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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.34, 3,503.12 and 875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.34, 3,503.12 and 875.60 is: 1,312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.34 : 3,503.12 = 875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.34/3,503.12 = 875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.34x = 3,503.12 × 875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.34x = 3,067,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,331.87/2,336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.88

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