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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.59, 3,752.75 and 860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.59, 3,752.75 and 860.24 is: 1,288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.59 : 3,752.75 = 860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.59/3,752.75 = 860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.59x = 3,752.75 × 860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.59x = 3,228,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,277.19/2,504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.95

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