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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.85, 3,482.42 and 860.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.85, 3,482.42 and 860.64 is: 1,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.85 : 3,482.42 = 860.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.85/3,482.42 = 860.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.85x = 3,482.42 × 860.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.85x = 2,997,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,105.65/2,321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.83

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