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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.37, 3,496.16 and 869.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.37, 3,496.16 and 869.54 is: 1,304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.37 : 3,496.16 = 869.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.37/3,496.16 = 869.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.37x = 3,496.16 × 869.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.37x = 3,040,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,029.14/2,330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.53

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