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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.23, 3,524.23 and 868.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.23, 3,524.23 and 868.97 is: 1,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.23 : 3,524.23 = 868.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.23/3,524.23 = 868.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.23x = 3,524.23 × 868.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.23x = 3,062,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,430.35/2,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.03

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