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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.58, 3,507.24 and 876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.58, 3,507.24 and 876.80 is: 1,314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.58 : 3,507.24 = 876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.58/3,507.24 = 876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.58x = 3,507.24 × 876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.58x = 3,075,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,148.03/2,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.96

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