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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.52, 4,410.62 and 860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.52, 4,410.62 and 860.44 is: 1,290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.52 : 4,410.62 = 860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.52/4,410.62 = 860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.52x = 4,410.62 × 860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.52x = 3,795,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,073.87/2,940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.61

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