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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.96, 3,483.68 and 861.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.96, 3,483.68 and 861.32 is: 1,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.96 : 3,483.68 = 861.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.96/3,483.68 = 861.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.96x = 3,483.68 × 861.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.96x = 3,000,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,563.26/2,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.25

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