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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.57, 3,505.14 and 875.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.57, 3,505.14 and 875.61 is: 1,312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.57 : 3,505.14 = 875.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.57/3,505.14 = 875.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.57x = 3,505.14 × 875.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.57x = 3,069,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,135.64/2,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.96

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