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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.54, 4,064.75 and 860.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.54, 4,064.75 and 860.65 is: 1,291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.54 : 4,064.75 = 860.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.54/4,064.75 = 860.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.54x = 4,064.75 × 860.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.54x = 3,498,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,327.09/2,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.11

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