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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.70, 3,483.95 and 862.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.70, 3,483.95 and 862.38 is: 1,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.70 : 3,483.95 = 862.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.70/3,483.95 = 862.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.70x = 3,483.95 × 862.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.70x = 3,004,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,484.49/2,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.42

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