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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.45, 4,062.60 and 860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.45, 4,062.60 and 860.22 is: 1,289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.45 : 4,062.60 = 860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.45/4,062.60 = 860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.45x = 4,062.60 × 860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.45x = 3,494,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,729.77/2,709.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.83

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