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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.41, 3,498.49 and 871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.41, 3,498.49 and 871.48 is: 1,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.41 : 3,498.49 = 871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.41/3,498.49 = 871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.41x = 3,498.49 × 871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.41x = 3,048,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,864.07/2,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.17

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