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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.76, 3,506.91 and 876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.76, 3,506.91 and 876.88 is: 1,315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.76 : 3,506.91 = 876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.76/3,506.91 = 876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.76x = 3,506.91 × 876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.76x = 3,075,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,139.24/2,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.42

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