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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.72, 3,483.08 and 860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.72, 3,483.08 and 860.88 is: 1,291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.72 : 3,483.08 = 860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.72/3,483.08 = 860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.72x = 3,483.08 × 860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.72x = 2,998,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,513.91/2,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.51

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