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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.45, 3,504.74 and 875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.45, 3,504.74 and 875.32 is: 1,313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.45 : 3,504.74 = 875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.45/3,504.74 = 875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.45x = 3,504.74 × 875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.45x = 3,067,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,755.88/2,336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.00

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