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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.60, 3,755.22 and 860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.60, 3,755.22 and 860.10 is: 1,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.60 : 3,755.22 = 860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.60/3,755.22 = 860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.60x = 3,755.22 × 860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.60x = 3,229,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,864.72/2,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.09

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