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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.92, 4,061.89 and 860.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.92, 4,061.89 and 860.33 is: 1,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.92 : 4,061.89 = 860.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.92/4,061.89 = 860.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.92x = 4,061.89 × 860.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.92x = 3,494,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,565.82/2,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.50

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