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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.91, 3,536.93 and 877.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.91, 3,536.93 and 877.50 is: 1,316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.91 : 3,536.93 = 877.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.91/3,536.93 = 877.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.91x = 3,536.93 × 877.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.91x = 3,103,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,658.27/2,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.28

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