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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.58, 3,505.89 and 876.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.58, 3,505.89 and 876.70 is: 1,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.58 : 3,505.89 = 876.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.58/3,505.89 = 876.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.58x = 3,505.89 × 876.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.58x = 3,073,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,613.76/2,337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.87

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