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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.46, 3,887.43 and 860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.46, 3,887.43 and 860.50 is: 1,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.46 : 3,887.43 = 860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.46/3,887.43 = 860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.46x = 3,887.43 × 860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.46x = 3,345,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,133.52/2,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.33

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