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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.77, 3,482.33 and 860.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.77, 3,482.33 and 860.07 is: 1,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.77 : 3,482.33 = 860.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.77/3,482.33 = 860.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.77x = 3,482.33 × 860.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.77x = 2,995,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,043.26/2,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.54

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