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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.25, 3,506.88 and 876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.25, 3,506.88 and 876.22 is: 1,314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.25 : 3,506.88 = 876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.25/3,506.88 = 876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.25x = 3,506.88 × 876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.25x = 3,072,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,798.39/2,337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.71

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