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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.53, 3,481.99 and 859.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.53, 3,481.99 and 859.58 is: 1,289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.53 : 3,481.99 = 859.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.53/3,481.99 = 859.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.53x = 3,481.99 × 859.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.53x = 2,993,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,042.46/2,321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.26

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