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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.93, 3,481.59 and 860.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.93, 3,481.59 and 860.09 is: 1,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.93 : 3,481.59 = 860.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.93/3,481.59 = 860.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.93x = 3,481.59 × 860.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.93x = 2,994,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,480.74/2,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.21

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