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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.64, 3,504.86 and 875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.64, 3,504.86 and 875.67 is: 1,313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.64 : 3,504.86 = 875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.64/3,504.86 = 875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.64x = 3,504.86 × 875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.64x = 3,069,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,096.38/2,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.47

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