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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.35, 4,211.03 and 860.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.35, 4,211.03 and 860.03 is: 1,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.35 : 4,211.03 = 860.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.35/4,211.03 = 860.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.35x = 4,211.03 × 860.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.35x = 3,621,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,612.13/2,808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.59

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