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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.41, 3,504.47 and 875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.41, 3,504.47 and 875.44 is: 1,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.41 : 3,504.47 = 875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.41/3,504.47 = 875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.41x = 3,504.47 × 875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.41x = 3,067,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,935.69/2,336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.10

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