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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.35, 3,480.17 and 859.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.35, 3,480.17 and 859.14 is: 1,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.35 : 3,480.17 = 859.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.35/3,480.17 = 859.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.35x = 3,480.17 × 859.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.35x = 2,989,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,948.96/2,320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.58

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