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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.17, 3,499.74 and 871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.17, 3,499.74 and 871.38 is: 1,307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.17 : 3,499.74 = 871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.17/3,499.74 = 871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.17x = 3,499.74 × 871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.17x = 3,049,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,603.44/2,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.62

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