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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.26, 4,368.40 and 860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.26, 4,368.40 and 860.26 is: 1,290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.26 : 4,368.40 = 860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.26/4,368.40 = 860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.26x = 4,368.40 × 860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.26x = 3,757,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,959.78/2,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.39

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