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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.17, 3,497.16 and 870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.17, 3,497.16 and 870.93 is: 1,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.17 : 3,497.16 = 870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.17/3,497.16 = 870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.17x = 3,497.16 × 870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.17x = 3,045,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,781.56/2,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.99

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