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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.22, 3,653.64 and 876.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.22, 3,653.64 and 876.87 is: 1,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.22 : 3,653.64 = 876.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.22/3,653.64 = 876.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.22x = 3,653.64 × 876.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.22x = 3,203,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,767.31/2,437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.52

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