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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.51, 3,536.52 and 877.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.51, 3,536.52 and 877.09 is: 1,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.51 : 3,536.52 = 877.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.51/3,536.52 = 877.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.51x = 3,536.52 × 877.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.51x = 3,101,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,846.33/2,356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.29

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