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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.44, 3,506.54 and 876.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.44, 3,506.54 and 876.71 is: 1,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.44 : 3,506.54 = 876.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.44/3,506.54 = 876.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.44x = 3,506.54 × 876.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.44x = 3,074,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,218.68/2,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.21

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