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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.06, 4,064.17 and 860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.06, 4,064.17 and 860.32 is: 1,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.06 : 4,064.17 = 860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.06/4,064.17 = 860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.06x = 4,064.17 × 860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.06x = 3,496,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,486.73/2,709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.66

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