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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.75, 3,495.32 and 869.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.75, 3,495.32 and 869.11 is: 1,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.75 : 3,495.32 = 869.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.75/3,495.32 = 869.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.75x = 3,495.32 × 869.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.75x = 3,037,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,795.74/2,330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.36

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