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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.29, 3,750.81 and 858.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.29, 3,750.81 and 858.93 is: 1,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.29 : 3,750.81 = 858.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.29/3,750.81 = 858.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.29x = 3,750.81 × 858.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.29x = 3,221,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,683.23/2,503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.98

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