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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.30, 3,755.42 and 860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.30, 3,755.42 and 860.08 is: 1,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.30 : 3,755.42 = 860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.30/3,755.42 = 860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.30x = 3,755.42 × 860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.30x = 3,229,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,961.63/2,503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.28

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