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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.63, 4,988.04 and 860.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.63, 4,988.04 and 860.25 is: 1,290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.63 : 4,988.04 = 860.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.63/4,988.04 = 860.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.63x = 4,988.04 × 860.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.63x = 4,290,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,936.47/3,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.26

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