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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.45, 3,755.25 and 859.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.45, 3,755.25 and 859.97 is: 1,289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.45 : 3,755.25 = 859.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.45/3,755.25 = 859.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.45x = 3,755.25 × 859.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.45x = 3,229,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,402.34/2,503.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.98

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