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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.42, 3,756.84 and 861.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.42, 3,756.84 and 861.08 is: 1,291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.42 : 3,756.84 = 861.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.42/3,756.84 = 861.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.42x = 3,756.84 × 861.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.42x = 3,234,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,939.79/2,504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.69

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