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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.06, 3,375.62 and 863.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.06, 3,375.62 and 863.37 is: 1,295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.06 : 3,375.62 = 863.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.06/3,375.62 = 863.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.06x = 3,375.62 × 863.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.06x = 2,914,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,403.32/2,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.25

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