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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.39, 3,497.13 and 870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.39, 3,497.13 and 870.24 is: 1,305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.39 : 3,497.13 = 870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.39/3,497.13 = 870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.39x = 3,497.13 × 870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.39x = 3,043,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,342.41/2,331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.38

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