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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.49, 3,531.59 and 873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.49, 3,531.59 and 873.75 is: 1,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.49 : 3,531.59 = 873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.49/3,531.59 = 873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.49x = 3,531.59 × 873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.49x = 3,085,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,726.76/2,353.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.13

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