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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.33, 3,506.54 and 877.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.33, 3,506.54 and 877.17 is: 1,315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.33 : 3,506.54 = 877.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.33/3,506.54 = 877.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.33x = 3,506.54 × 877.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.33x = 3,075,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,827.31/2,337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.96

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