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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.91, 4,753.37 and 860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.91, 4,753.37 and 860.41 is: 1,290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.91 : 4,753.37 = 860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.91/4,753.37 = 860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.91x = 4,753.37 × 860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.91x = 4,089,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,847.08/3,168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.62

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