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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.14, 3,496.84 and 870.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.14, 3,496.84 and 870.17 is: 1,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.14 : 3,496.84 = 870.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.14/3,496.84 = 870.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.14x = 3,496.84 × 870.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.14x = 3,042,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,825.60/2,331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.30

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