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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.56, 3,503.84 and 874.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.56, 3,503.84 and 874.70 is: 1,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.56 : 3,503.84 = 874.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.56/3,503.84 = 874.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.56x = 3,503.84 × 874.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.56x = 3,064,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,808.85/2,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.68

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