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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.02, 4,063.67 and 860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.02, 4,063.67 and 860.28 is: 1,290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.02 : 4,063.67 = 860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.02/4,063.67 = 860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.02x = 4,063.67 × 860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.02x = 3,495,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,869.41/2,709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.46

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