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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.84, 4,209.96 and 860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.84, 4,209.96 and 860.40 is: 1,290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.84 : 4,209.96 = 860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.84/4,209.96 = 860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.84x = 4,209.96 × 860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.84x = 3,622,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,249.58/2,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.51

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