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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.22, 3,512.10 and 860.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.22, 3,512.10 and 860.90 is: 1,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.22 : 3,512.10 = 860.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.22/3,512.10 = 860.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.22x = 3,512.10 × 860.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.22x = 3,023,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,566.89/2,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.45

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