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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.50, 3,753.64 and 859.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.50, 3,753.64 and 859.11 is: 1,288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.50 : 3,753.64 = 859.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.50/3,753.64 = 859.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.50x = 3,753.64 × 859.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.50x = 3,224,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,776.66/2,502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.62

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