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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.65, 4,212.82 and 860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.65, 4,212.82 and 860.87 is: 1,291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.65 : 4,212.82 = 860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.65/4,212.82 = 860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.65x = 4,212.82 × 860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.65x = 3,626,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,698.73/2,808.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.26

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