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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.23, 3,750.53 and 856.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.23, 3,750.53 and 856.76 is: 1,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.23 : 3,750.53 = 856.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.23/3,750.53 = 856.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.23x = 3,750.53 × 856.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.23x = 3,213,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,302.14/2,500.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.20

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