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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.75, 3,494.63 and 869.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.75, 3,494.63 and 869.59 is: 1,304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.75 : 3,494.63 = 869.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.75/3,494.63 = 869.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.75x = 3,494.63 × 869.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.75x = 3,038,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,895.30/2,329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.39

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