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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.30, 3,530.09 and 873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.30, 3,530.09 and 873.32 is: 1,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.30 : 3,530.09 = 873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.30/3,530.09 = 873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.30x = 3,530.09 × 873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.30x = 3,082,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,876.18/2,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.91

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