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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.83, 4,064.32 and 860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.83, 4,064.32 and 860.70 is: 1,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.83 : 4,064.32 = 860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.83/4,064.32 = 860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.83x = 4,064.32 × 860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.83x = 3,498,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,152.99/2,709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.91

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