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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.39, 3,376.62 and 863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.39, 3,376.62 and 863.26 is: 1,295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.39 : 3,376.62 = 863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.39/3,376.62 = 863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.39x = 3,376.62 × 863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.39x = 2,914,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,900.98/2,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.29

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