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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.38, 3,505.18 and 875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.38, 3,505.18 and 875.64 is: 1,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.38 : 3,505.18 = 875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.38/3,505.18 = 875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.38x = 3,505.18 × 875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.38x = 3,069,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,275.82/2,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.69

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