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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.30, 3,483.12 and 860.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.30, 3,483.12 and 860.78 is: 1,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.30 : 3,483.12 = 860.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.30/3,483.12 = 860.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.30x = 3,483.12 × 860.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.30x = 2,998,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,200.03/2,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.60

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