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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.59, 3,505.89 and 876.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.59, 3,505.89 and 876.85 is: 1,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.59 : 3,505.89 = 876.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.59/3,505.89 = 876.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.59x = 3,505.89 × 876.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.59x = 3,074,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,139.65/2,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.09

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