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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.91, 3,506.72 and 876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.91, 3,506.72 and 876.94 is: 1,315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.91 : 3,506.72 = 876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.91/3,506.72 = 876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.91x = 3,506.72 × 876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.91x = 3,075,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,165.50/2,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.35

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