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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.60, 4,988.40 and 860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.60, 4,988.40 and 860.40 is: 1,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.60 : 4,988.40 = 860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.60/4,988.40 = 860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.60x = 4,988.40 × 860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.60x = 4,292,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,019.36/3,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.60

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