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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.87, 3,494.69 and 868.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.87, 3,494.69 and 868.91 is: 1,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.87 : 3,494.69 = 868.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.87/3,494.69 = 868.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.87x = 3,494.69 × 868.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.87x = 3,036,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,568.89/2,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.32

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