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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.67, 3,507.20 and 876.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.67, 3,507.20 and 876.49 is: 1,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.67 : 3,507.20 = 876.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.67/3,507.20 = 876.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.67x = 3,507.20 × 876.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.67x = 3,074,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,025.73/2,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.00

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