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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.22, 3,494.76 and 869.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.22, 3,494.76 and 869.38 is: 1,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.22 : 3,494.76 = 869.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.22/3,494.76 = 869.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.22x = 3,494.76 × 869.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.22x = 3,038,274.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,274.45/2,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.30

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