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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.56, 3,755.20 and 859.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.56, 3,755.20 and 859.93 is: 1,289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.56 : 3,755.20 = 859.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.56/3,755.20 = 859.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.56x = 3,755.20 × 859.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.56x = 3,229,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,206.99/2,503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.85

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