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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.64, 4,064.60 and 860.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.64, 4,064.60 and 860.91 is: 1,291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.64 : 4,064.60 = 860.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.64/4,064.60 = 860.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.64x = 4,064.60 × 860.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.64x = 3,499,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,241.70/2,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.40

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