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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.44, 3,482.40 and 861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.44, 3,482.40 and 861.60 is: 1,292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.44 : 3,482.40 = 861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.44/3,482.40 = 861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.44x = 3,482.40 × 861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.44x = 3,000,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,435.84/2,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.49

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