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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.34, 4,577.87 and 860.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.34, 4,577.87 and 860.09 is: 1,290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.34 : 4,577.87 = 860.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.34/4,577.87 = 860.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.34x = 4,577.87 × 860.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.34x = 3,937,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,354.63/3,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.37

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