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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.76, 3,482.64 and 860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.76, 3,482.64 and 860.52 is: 1,290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.76 : 3,482.64 = 860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.76/3,482.64 = 860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.76x = 3,482.64 × 860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.76x = 2,996,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,881.37/2,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.78

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