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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.38, 3,531.97 and 873.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.38, 3,531.97 and 873.57 is: 1,309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.38 : 3,531.97 = 873.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.38/3,531.97 = 873.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.38x = 3,531.97 × 873.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.38x = 3,085,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,417.50/2,355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.95

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