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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.33, 3,484.96 and 862.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.33, 3,484.96 and 862.45 is: 1,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.33 : 3,484.96 = 862.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.33/3,484.96 = 862.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.33x = 3,484.96 × 862.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.33x = 3,005,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,592.88/2,323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.66

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