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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.59, 3,506.86 and 876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.59, 3,506.86 and 876.72 is: 1,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.59 : 3,506.86 = 876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.59/3,506.86 = 876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.59x = 3,506.86 × 876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.59x = 3,074,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,534.30/2,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.70

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