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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.76, 3,504.79 and 876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.76, 3,504.79 and 876.75 is: 1,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.76 : 3,504.79 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.76/3,504.79 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.76x = 3,504.79 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.76x = 3,072,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,824.63/2,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.43

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