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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.98, 3,479.88 and 859.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.98, 3,479.88 and 859.35 is: 1,288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.98 : 3,479.88 = 859.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.98/3,479.88 = 859.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.98x = 3,479.88 × 859.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.98x = 2,990,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,434.88/2,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.44

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