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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.90, 3,376.25 and 863.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.90, 3,376.25 and 863.98 is: 1,295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.90 : 3,376.25 = 863.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.90/3,376.25 = 863.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.90x = 3,376.25 × 863.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.90x = 2,917,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,002.95/2,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.93

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