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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.34, 3,656.19 and 877.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.34, 3,656.19 and 877.55 is: 1,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.34 : 3,656.19 = 877.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.34/3,656.19 = 877.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.34x = 3,656.19 × 877.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.34x = 3,208,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,471.25/2,437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.39

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