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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.04, 4,409.82 and 860.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.04, 4,409.82 and 860.06 is: 1,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.04 : 4,409.82 = 860.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.04/4,409.82 = 860.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.04x = 4,409.82 × 860.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.04x = 3,792,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,709.79/2,940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.02

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