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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.06, 3,372.76 and 863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.06, 3,372.76 and 863.02 is: 1,293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.06 : 3,372.76 = 863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.06/3,372.76 = 863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.06x = 3,372.76 × 863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.06x = 2,910,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,759.34/2,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.64

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