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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.36, 3,496.14 and 870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.36, 3,496.14 and 870.21 is: 1,304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.36 : 3,496.14 = 870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.36/3,496.14 = 870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.36x = 3,496.14 × 870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.36x = 3,042,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,375.99/2,331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.98

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