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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.28, 3,889.08 and 860.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.28, 3,889.08 and 860.86 is: 1,291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.28 : 3,889.08 = 860.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.28/3,889.08 = 860.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.28x = 3,889.08 × 860.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.28x = 3,347,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,953.41/2,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.51

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