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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.76, 3,497.62 and 871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.76, 3,497.62 and 871.60 is: 1,307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.76 : 3,497.62 = 871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.76/3,497.62 = 871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.76x = 3,497.62 × 871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.76x = 3,048,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,525.59/2,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.39

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