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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.63, 3,753.90 and 859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.63, 3,753.90 and 859.19 is: 1,288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.63 : 3,753.90 = 859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.63/3,753.90 = 859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.63x = 3,753.90 × 859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.63x = 3,225,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,294.57/2,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.76

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