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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.03, 4,799.59 and 860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.03, 4,799.59 and 860.20 is: 1,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.03 : 4,799.59 = 860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.03/4,799.59 = 860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.03x = 4,799.59 × 860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.03x = 4,128,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,607.32/3,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.18

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