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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.48, 3,485.12 and 862.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.48, 3,485.12 and 862.86 is: 1,293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.48 : 3,485.12 = 862.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.48/3,485.12 = 862.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.48x = 3,485.12 × 862.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.48x = 3,007,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,170.64/2,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.70

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