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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.06, 3,493.87 and 868.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.06, 3,493.87 and 868.01 is: 1,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.06 : 3,493.87 = 868.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.06/3,493.87 = 868.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.06x = 3,493.87 × 868.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.06x = 3,032,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,694.46/2,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.55

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