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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.80, 3,022.56 and 860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.80, 3,022.56 and 860.52 is: 1,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.80 : 3,022.56 = 860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.80/3,022.56 = 860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.80x = 3,022.56 × 860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.80x = 2,600,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,973.33/2,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.93

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