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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.02, 3,484.44 and 861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.02, 3,484.44 and 861.52 is: 1,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.02 : 3,484.44 = 861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.02/3,484.44 = 861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.02x = 3,484.44 × 861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.02x = 3,001,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,914.75/2,323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.25

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