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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.96, 3,494.40 and 869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.96, 3,494.40 and 869.28 is: 1,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.96 : 3,494.40 = 869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.96/3,494.40 = 869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.96x = 3,494.40 × 869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.96x = 3,037,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,612.03/2,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.28

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