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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.80, 3,494.16 and 869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.80, 3,494.16 and 869.16 is: 1,303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.80 : 3,494.16 = 869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.80/3,494.16 = 869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.80x = 3,494.16 × 869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.80x = 3,036,984.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,984.11/2,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.54

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