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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.28, 3,505.36 and 877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.28, 3,505.36 and 877.44 is: 1,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.28 : 3,505.36 = 877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.28/3,505.36 = 877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.28x = 3,505.36 × 877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.28x = 3,075,743.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,743.08/2,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.39

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