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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.08, 4,064 and 860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.08, 4,064 and 860 is: 1,290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.08 : 4,064 = 860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.08/4,064 = 860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.08x = 4,064 × 860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.08x = 3,495,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,040/2,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.12

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