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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.61, 3,498.79 and 871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.61, 3,498.79 and 871.64 is: 1,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.61 : 3,498.79 = 871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.61/3,498.79 = 871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.61x = 3,498.79 × 871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.61x = 3,049,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,680.96/2,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.41

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