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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.45, 3,498.08 and 870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.45, 3,498.08 and 870.72 is: 1,306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.45 : 3,498.08 = 870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.45/3,498.08 = 870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.45x = 3,498.08 × 870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.45x = 3,045,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,838.09/2,331.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.41

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