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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.31, 3,494.19 and 868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.31, 3,494.19 and 868.12 is: 1,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.31 : 3,494.19 = 868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.31/3,494.19 = 868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.31x = 3,494.19 × 868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.31x = 3,033,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,371.86/2,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.26

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