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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.42, 4,251.75 and 860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.42, 4,251.75 and 860.72 is: 1,290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.42 : 4,251.75 = 860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.42/4,251.75 = 860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.42x = 4,251.75 × 860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.42x = 3,659,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,545.00/2,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.65

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