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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.11, 3,754.28 and 859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.11, 3,754.28 and 859.84 is: 1,290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.11 : 3,754.28 = 859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.11/3,754.28 = 859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.11x = 3,754.28 × 859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.11x = 3,228,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,072.88/2,502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.14

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