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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.19, 4,063.36 and 860.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.19, 4,063.36 and 860.06 is: 1,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.19 : 4,063.36 = 860.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.19/4,063.36 = 860.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.19x = 4,063.36 × 860.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.19x = 3,494,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,730.47/2,709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.96

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