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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.96, 3,497.40 and 871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.96, 3,497.40 and 871.28 is: 1,307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.96 : 3,497.40 = 871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.96/3,497.40 = 871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.96x = 3,497.40 × 871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.96x = 3,047,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,214.67/2,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.28

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