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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.30, 4,064.06 and 860.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.30, 4,064.06 and 860.55 is: 1,290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.30 : 4,064.06 = 860.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.30/4,064.06 = 860.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.30x = 4,064.06 × 860.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.30x = 3,497,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,322.53/2,709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.86

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