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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.78, 3,496.93 and 871.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.78, 3,496.93 and 871.54 is: 1,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.78 : 3,496.93 = 871.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.78/3,496.93 = 871.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.78x = 3,496.93 × 871.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.78x = 3,047,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,714.37/2,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.47

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