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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.06, 3,495.16 and 868.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.06, 3,495.16 and 868.93 is: 1,303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.06 : 3,495.16 = 868.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.06/3,495.16 = 868.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.06x = 3,495.16 × 868.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.06x = 3,037,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,049.38/2,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.42

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