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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.12, 3,756.58 and 860.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.12, 3,756.58 and 860.25 is: 1,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.12 : 3,756.58 = 860.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.12/3,756.58 = 860.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.12x = 3,756.58 × 860.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.12x = 3,231,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,609.88/2,504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.52

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