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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.92, 4,801.41 and 860.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.92, 4,801.41 and 860.90 is: 1,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.92 : 4,801.41 = 860.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.92/4,801.41 = 860.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.92x = 4,801.41 × 860.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.92x = 4,133,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,509.86/3,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.35

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