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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.89, 3,046.27 and 860.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.89, 3,046.27 and 860.58 is: 1,290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.89 : 3,046.27 = 860.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.89/3,046.27 = 860.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.89x = 3,046.27 × 860.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.89x = 2,621,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,559.04/2,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.84

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