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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.72, 3,886.26 and 860.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.72, 3,886.26 and 860.56 is: 1,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.72 : 3,886.26 = 860.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.72/3,886.26 = 860.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.72x = 3,886.26 × 860.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.72x = 3,344,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,359.91/2,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.90

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