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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.78, 3,498.27 and 870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.78, 3,498.27 and 870.94 is: 1,306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.78 : 3,498.27 = 870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.78/3,498.27 = 870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.78x = 3,498.27 × 870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.78x = 3,046,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,778.92/2,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.64

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