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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.61, 3,506.30 and 877.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.61, 3,506.30 and 877.37 is: 1,315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.61 : 3,506.30 = 877.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.61/3,506.30 = 877.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.61x = 3,506.30 × 877.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.61x = 3,076,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,326.81/2,338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.45

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