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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.38, 3,483.44 and 861.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.38, 3,483.44 and 861.55 is: 1,292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.38 : 3,483.44 = 861.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.38/3,483.44 = 861.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.38x = 3,483.44 × 861.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.38x = 3,001,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,157.73/2,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.83

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