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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.09, 3,600.23 and 860.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.09, 3,600.23 and 860.09 is: 1,290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.09 : 3,600.23 = 860.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.09/3,600.23 = 860.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.09x = 3,600.23 × 860.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.09x = 3,096,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,499.52/2,399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.70

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