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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.72, 4,988.60 and 860.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.72, 4,988.60 and 860.37 is: 1,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.72 : 4,988.60 = 860.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.72/4,988.60 = 860.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.72x = 4,988.60 × 860.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.72x = 4,292,041.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,041.78/3,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.56

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