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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.01, 3,369.72 and 860.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.01, 3,369.72 and 860.74 is: 1,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.01 : 3,369.72 = 860.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.01/3,369.72 = 860.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.01x = 3,369.72 × 860.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.01x = 2,900,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,447.60/2,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.80

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