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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.32, 3,482.08 and 859.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.32, 3,482.08 and 859.68 is: 1,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.32 : 3,482.08 = 859.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.32/3,482.08 = 859.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.32x = 3,482.08 × 859.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.32x = 2,993,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,474.53/2,321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.56

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