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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.90, 4,212.14 and 860.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.90, 4,212.14 and 860.65 is: 1,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.90 : 4,212.14 = 860.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.90/4,212.14 = 860.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.90x = 4,212.14 × 860.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.90x = 3,625,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,163.46/2,808.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.60

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