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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.20, 3,495.60 and 869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.20, 3,495.60 and 869.60 is: 1,303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.20 : 3,495.60 = 869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.20/3,495.60 = 869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.20x = 3,495.60 × 869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.20x = 3,039,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,773.76/2,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.95

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