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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.50, 3,531.60 and 873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.50, 3,531.60 and 873.75 is: 1,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.50 : 3,531.60 = 873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.50/3,531.60 = 873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.50x = 3,531.60 × 873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.50x = 3,085,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,735.50/2,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.13

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