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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.40, 4,212.69 and 860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.40, 4,212.69 and 860.60 is: 1,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.40 : 4,212.69 = 860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.40/4,212.69 = 860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.40x = 4,212.69 × 860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.40x = 3,625,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,441.01/2,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.93

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