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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.67, 3,498.60 and 871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.67, 3,498.60 and 871.52 is: 1,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.67 : 3,498.60 = 871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.67/3,498.60 = 871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.67x = 3,498.60 × 871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.67x = 3,049,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,099.87/2,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.13

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