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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.48, 4,368.24 and 860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.48, 4,368.24 and 860 is: 1,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.48 : 4,368.24 = 860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.48/4,368.24 = 860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.48x = 4,368.24 × 860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.48x = 3,756,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,686.40/2,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.86

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