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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.24, 3,496.77 and 870.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.24, 3,496.77 and 870.39 is: 1,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.24 : 3,496.77 = 870.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.24/3,496.77 = 870.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.24x = 3,496.77 × 870.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.24x = 3,043,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,553.64/2,331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.55

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