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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.40, 3,480.60 and 859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.40, 3,480.60 and 859.04 is: 1,288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.40 : 3,480.60 = 859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.40/3,480.60 = 859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.40x = 3,480.60 × 859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.40x = 2,989,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,974.62/2,320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.56

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