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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.79, 4,988.32 and 860.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.79, 4,988.32 and 860.42 is: 1,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.79 : 4,988.32 = 860.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.79/4,988.32 = 860.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.79x = 4,988.32 × 860.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.79x = 4,292,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,060.61/3,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.54

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