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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.80, 3,481.08 and 860.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.80, 3,481.08 and 860.56 is: 1,290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.80 : 3,481.08 = 860.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.80/3,481.08 = 860.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.80x = 3,481.08 × 860.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.80x = 2,995,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,666.28/2,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.24

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