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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.81, 3,497.31 and 870.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.81, 3,497.31 and 870.98 is: 1,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.81 : 3,497.31 = 870.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.81/3,497.31 = 870.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.81x = 3,497.31 × 870.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.81x = 3,046,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,069.58/2,331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.31

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