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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.47, 3,479.79 and 858.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.47, 3,479.79 and 858.62 is: 1,287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.47 : 3,479.79 = 858.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.47/3,479.79 = 858.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.47x = 3,479.79 × 858.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.47x = 2,987,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,817.29/2,320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.59

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