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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.94, 3,484.89 and 864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.94, 3,484.89 and 864.06 is: 1,295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.94 : 3,484.89 = 864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.94/3,484.89 = 864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.94x = 3,484.89 × 864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.94x = 3,011,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,154.05/2,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.15

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