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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.45, 3,506.24 and 876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.45, 3,506.24 and 876.32 is: 1,314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.45 : 3,506.24 = 876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.45/3,506.24 = 876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.45x = 3,506.24 × 876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.45x = 3,072,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,588.24/2,337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.50

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