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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.17, 3,754.47 and 859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.17, 3,754.47 and 859.50 is: 1,289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.17 : 3,754.47 = 859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.17/3,754.47 = 859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.17x = 3,754.47 × 859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.17x = 3,226,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,966.97/2,503.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.15

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