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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.51, 3,376.80 and 863.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.51, 3,376.80 and 863.39 is: 1,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.51 : 3,376.80 = 863.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.51/3,376.80 = 863.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.51x = 3,376.80 × 863.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.51x = 2,915,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,478.47/2,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.47

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