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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.97, 3,482.96 and 859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.97, 3,482.96 and 859.42 is: 1,289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.97 : 3,482.96 = 859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.97/3,482.96 = 859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.97x = 3,482.96 × 859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.97x = 2,993,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,325.48/2,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.13

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