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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.94, 3,505.88 and 876.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.94, 3,505.88 and 876.07 is: 1,313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.94 : 3,505.88 = 876.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.94/3,505.88 = 876.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.94x = 3,505.88 × 876.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.94x = 3,071,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,378.22/2,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.71

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