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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.50, 3,923.86 and 860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.50, 3,923.86 and 860.66 is: 1,291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.50 : 3,923.86 = 860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.50/3,923.86 = 860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.50x = 3,923.86 × 860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.50x = 3,377,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,109.35/2,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.19

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