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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.76, 5,004.70 and 871.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.76, 5,004.70 and 871.77 is: 1,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.76 : 5,004.70 = 871.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.76/5,004.70 = 871.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.76x = 5,004.70 × 871.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.76x = 4,362,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,963.91/3,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.54

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