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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.01, 3,486.02 and 862.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.01, 3,486.02 and 862.77 is: 1,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.01 : 3,486.02 = 862.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.01/3,486.02 = 862.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.01x = 3,486.02 × 862.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.01x = 3,007,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,629.16/2,324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.16

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