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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.86, 4,212.59 and 860.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.86, 4,212.59 and 860.35 is: 1,290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.86 : 4,212.59 = 860.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.86/4,212.59 = 860.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.86x = 4,212.59 × 860.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.86x = 3,624,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,282.89/2,807.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.77

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