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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.18, 3,505.64 and 876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.18, 3,505.64 and 876.94 is: 1,314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.18 : 3,505.64 = 876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.18/3,505.64 = 876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.18x = 3,505.64 × 876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.18x = 3,074,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,235.94/2,338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.80

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