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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.16, 3,487.56 and 864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.16, 3,487.56 and 864.30 is: 1,296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.16 : 3,487.56 = 864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.16/3,487.56 = 864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.16x = 3,487.56 × 864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.16x = 3,014,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,298.11/2,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.94

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