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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.97, 3,505.76 and 877.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.97, 3,505.76 and 877.19 is: 1,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.97 : 3,505.76 = 877.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.97/3,505.76 = 877.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.97x = 3,505.76 × 877.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.97x = 3,075,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,213.23/2,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.77

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