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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.75, 3,506.63 and 877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.75, 3,506.63 and 877.59 is: 1,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.75 : 3,506.63 = 877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.75/3,506.63 = 877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.75x = 3,506.63 × 877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.75x = 3,077,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,379.03/2,337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.39

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