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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.40, 3,755.68 and 860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.40, 3,755.68 and 860.48 is: 1,290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.40 : 3,755.68 = 860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.40/3,755.68 = 860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.40x = 3,755.68 × 860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.40x = 3,231,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,687.53/2,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.40

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