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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.52, 3,496.59 and 870.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.52, 3,496.59 and 870.57 is: 1,305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.52 : 3,496.59 = 870.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.52/3,496.59 = 870.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.52x = 3,496.59 × 870.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.52x = 3,044,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,026.36/2,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.04

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