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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.19, 3,494.07 and 868.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.19, 3,494.07 and 868.55 is: 1,302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.19 : 3,494.07 = 868.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.19/3,494.07 = 868.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.19x = 3,494.07 × 868.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.19x = 3,034,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,757.03/2,330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.36

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