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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.53, 3,480 and 860.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.53, 3,480 and 860.29 is: 1,289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.53 : 3,480 = 860.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.53/3,480 = 860.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.53x = 3,480 × 860.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.53x = 2,993,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,809.20/2,321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.58

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