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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.40, 3,756.85 and 860.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.40, 3,756.85 and 860.73 is: 1,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.40 : 3,756.85 = 860.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.40/3,756.85 = 860.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.40x = 3,756.85 × 860.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.40x = 3,233,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,624.30/2,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.18

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