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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.36, 3,755.30 and 859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.36, 3,755.30 and 859.70 is: 1,289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.36 : 3,755.30 = 859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.36/3,755.30 = 859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.36x = 3,755.30 × 859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.36x = 3,228,420.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,420.21/2,503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.63

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