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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.94, 3,754.61 and 859.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.94, 3,754.61 and 859.58 is: 1,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.94 : 3,754.61 = 859.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.94/3,754.61 = 859.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.94x = 3,754.61 × 859.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.94x = 3,227,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,387.66/2,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.44

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