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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.85, 3,506.33 and 876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.85, 3,506.33 and 876.11 is: 1,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.85 : 3,506.33 = 876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.85/3,506.33 = 876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.85x = 3,506.33 × 876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.85x = 3,071,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,915.43/2,336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.55

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