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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.37, 3,755.15 and 859.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.37, 3,755.15 and 859.92 is: 1,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.37 : 3,755.15 = 859.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.37/3,755.15 = 859.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.37x = 3,755.15 × 859.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.37x = 3,229,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,124.29/2,503.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.91

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