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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.34, 3,495.42 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.34, 3,495.42 and 575.34 is: 862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.34 : 3,495.42 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.34/3,495.42 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.34x = 3,495.42 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.34x = 2,011,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,054.94/2,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.99

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