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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.19, 3,755.48 and 860.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.19, 3,755.48 and 860.34 is: 1,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.19 : 3,755.48 = 860.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.19/3,755.48 = 860.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.19x = 3,755.48 × 860.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.19x = 3,230,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,989.66/2,504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.23

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