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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.36, 3,483.42 and 862.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.36, 3,483.42 and 862.12 is: 1,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.36 : 3,483.42 = 862.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.36/3,483.42 = 862.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.36x = 3,483.42 × 862.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.36x = 3,003,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,126.05/2,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.58

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