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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.61, 3,507.89 and 877.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.61, 3,507.89 and 877.92 is: 1,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.61 : 3,507.89 = 877.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.61/3,507.89 = 877.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.61x = 3,507.89 × 877.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.61x = 3,079,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,642.40/2,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.31

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