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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.78, 3,505.76 and 875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.78, 3,505.76 and 875.94 is: 1,314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.78 : 3,505.76 = 875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.78/3,505.76 = 875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.78x = 3,505.76 × 875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.78x = 3,070,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,835.41/2,336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.13

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