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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.16, 3,756 and 860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.16, 3,756 and 860.72 is: 1,291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.16 : 3,756 = 860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.16/3,756 = 860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.16x = 3,756 × 860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.16x = 3,232,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,864.32/2,504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.00

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