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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.09, 3,497.24 and 870.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.09, 3,497.24 and 870.25 is: 1,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.09 : 3,497.24 = 870.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.09/3,497.24 = 870.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.09x = 3,497.24 × 870.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.09x = 3,043,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,468.76/2,331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.60

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