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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.34, 3,750.88 and 858.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.34, 3,750.88 and 858.99 is: 1,287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.34 : 3,750.88 = 858.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.34/3,750.88 = 858.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.34x = 3,750.88 × 858.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.34x = 3,221,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,968.41/2,503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.07

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