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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.16, 3,497.34 and 871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.16, 3,497.34 and 871.40 is: 1,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.16 : 3,497.34 = 871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.16/3,497.34 = 871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.16x = 3,497.34 × 871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.16x = 3,047,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,582.08/2,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.20

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