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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.85, 3,499.16 and 871.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.85, 3,499.16 and 871.90 is: 1,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.85 : 3,499.16 = 871.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.85/3,499.16 = 871.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.85x = 3,499.16 × 871.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.85x = 3,050,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,911.04/2,332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.80

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