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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.31, 3,505.28 and 876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.31, 3,505.28 and 876.13 is: 1,313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.31 : 3,505.28 = 876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.31/3,505.28 = 876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.31x = 3,505.28 × 876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.31x = 3,071,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,067.82/2,337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.93

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