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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.15, 3,496.03 and 870.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.15, 3,496.03 and 870.19 is: 1,304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.15 : 3,496.03 = 870.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.15/3,496.03 = 870.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.15x = 3,496.03 × 870.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.15x = 3,042,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,199.43/2,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.46

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