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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.30, 3,536.32 and 877.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.30, 3,536.32 and 877.05 is: 1,315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.30 : 3,536.32 = 877.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.30/3,536.32 = 877.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.30x = 3,536.32 × 877.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.30x = 3,101,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,507.39/2,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.15

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