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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.83, 3,507.93 and 877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.83, 3,507.93 and 877.77 is: 1,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.83 : 3,507.93 = 877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.83/3,507.93 = 877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.83x = 3,507.93 × 877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.83x = 3,079,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,155.72/2,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.54

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