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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.30, 3,888.72 and 860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.30, 3,888.72 and 860.52 is: 1,290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.30 : 3,888.72 = 860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.30/3,888.72 = 860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.30x = 3,888.72 × 860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.30x = 3,346,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,321.33/2,592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.87

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