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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.12, 3,481.48 and 861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.12, 3,481.48 and 861.28 is: 1,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.12 : 3,481.48 = 861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.12/3,481.48 = 861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.12x = 3,481.48 × 861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.12x = 2,998,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,529.09/2,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.29

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