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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.52, 3,887.20 and 860.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.52, 3,887.20 and 860.16 is: 1,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.52 : 3,887.20 = 860.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.52/3,887.20 = 860.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.52x = 3,887.20 × 860.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.52x = 3,343,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,613.95/2,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.21

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