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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.93, 4,211.37 and 860.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.93, 4,211.37 and 860.07 is: 1,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.93 : 4,211.37 = 860.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.93/4,211.37 = 860.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.93x = 4,211.37 × 860.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.93x = 3,622,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,073.00/2,808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.48

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