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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.35, 3,498.98 and 871.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.35, 3,498.98 and 871.45 is: 1,307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.35 : 3,498.98 = 871.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.35/3,498.98 = 871.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.35x = 3,498.98 × 871.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.35x = 3,049,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,173.02/2,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.34

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