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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.28, 3,479.63 and 860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.28, 3,479.63 and 860.04 is: 1,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.28 : 3,479.63 = 860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.28/3,479.63 = 860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.28x = 3,479.63 × 860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.28x = 2,992,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,616.69/2,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.21

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