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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.87, 4,622.73 and 860.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.87, 4,622.73 and 860.64 is: 1,290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.87 : 4,622.73 = 860.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.87/4,622.73 = 860.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.87x = 4,622.73 × 860.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.87x = 3,978,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,506.35/3,081.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.94

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