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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.50, 3,506.82 and 876.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.50, 3,506.82 and 876.85 is: 1,314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.50 : 3,506.82 = 876.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.50/3,506.82 = 876.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.50x = 3,506.82 × 876.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.50x = 3,074,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,955.12/2,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.93

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