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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.06, 3,503.42 and 877.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.06, 3,503.42 and 877.18 is: 1,314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.06 : 3,503.42 = 877.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.06/3,503.42 = 877.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.06x = 3,503.42 × 877.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.06x = 3,073,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,129.96/2,337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.96

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