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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.02, 3,481.20 and 859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.02, 3,481.20 and 859.32 is: 1,289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.02 : 3,481.20 = 859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.02/3,481.20 = 859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.02x = 3,481.20 × 859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.02x = 2,991,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,464.78/2,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.41

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