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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.10, 3,923.13 and 860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.10, 3,923.13 and 860.20 is: 1,290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.10 : 3,923.13 = 860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.10/3,923.13 = 860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.10x = 3,923.13 × 860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.10x = 3,374,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,676.43/2,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.46

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