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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.87, 3,756.05 and 860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.87, 3,756.05 and 860.20 is: 1,290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.87 : 3,756.05 = 860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.87/3,756.05 = 860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.87x = 3,756.05 × 860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.87x = 3,230,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,935.43/2,503.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.38

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