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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.13, 3,374.88 and 863.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.13, 3,374.88 and 863.81 is: 1,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.13 : 3,374.88 = 863.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.13/3,374.88 = 863.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.13x = 3,374.88 × 863.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.13x = 2,915,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,263.53/2,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.60

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