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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.60, 3,753.95 and 858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.60, 3,753.95 and 858.94 is: 1,288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.60 : 3,753.95 = 858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.60/3,753.95 = 858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.60x = 3,753.95 × 858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.60x = 3,224,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,404.13/2,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.42

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