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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.80, 3,505.79 and 876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.80, 3,505.79 and 876.16 is: 1,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.80 : 3,505.79 = 876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.80/3,505.79 = 876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.80x = 3,505.79 × 876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.80x = 3,071,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,626.39/2,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.89

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