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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.20, 3,494.44 and 869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.20, 3,494.44 and 869.32 is: 1,303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.20 : 3,494.44 = 869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.20/3,494.44 = 869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.20x = 3,494.44 × 869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.20x = 3,037,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,786.58/2,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.66

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