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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.47, 3,506.82 and 876.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.47, 3,506.82 and 876.65 is: 1,315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.47 : 3,506.82 = 876.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.47/3,506.82 = 876.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.47x = 3,506.82 × 876.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.47x = 3,074,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,249.37/2,337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.20

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