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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.58, 3,369.05 and 860.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.58, 3,369.05 and 860.53 is: 1,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.58 : 3,369.05 = 860.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.58/3,369.05 = 860.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.58x = 3,369.05 × 860.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.58x = 2,899,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,164.29/2,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.91

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