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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.84, 3,495.36 and 869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.84, 3,495.36 and 869 is: 1,303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.84 : 3,495.36 = 869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.84/3,495.36 = 869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.84x = 3,495.36 × 869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.84x = 3,037,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,467.84/2,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.73

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