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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.02, 3,923.19 and 860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.02, 3,923.19 and 860.62 is: 1,290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.02 : 3,923.19 = 860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.02/3,923.19 = 860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.02x = 3,923.19 × 860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.02x = 3,376,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,375.78/2,616.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.65

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