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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.47, 3,508.32 and 877.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.47, 3,508.32 and 877.65 is: 1,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.47 : 3,508.32 = 877.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.47/3,508.32 = 877.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.47x = 3,508.32 × 877.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.47x = 3,079,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,077.05/2,338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.71

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