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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.87, 3,480.98 and 860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.87, 3,480.98 and 860.22 is: 1,289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.87 : 3,480.98 = 860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.87/3,480.98 = 860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.87x = 3,480.98 × 860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.87x = 2,994,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,404.31/2,321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.65

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