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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.11, 3,487.71 and 863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.11, 3,487.71 and 863.29 is: 1,295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.11 : 3,487.71 = 863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.11/3,487.71 = 863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.11x = 3,487.71 × 863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.11x = 3,010,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,905.17/2,324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.51

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