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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.85, 3,753.15 and 860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.85, 3,753.15 and 860.50 is: 1,289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.85 : 3,753.15 = 860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.85/3,753.15 = 860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.85x = 3,753.15 × 860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.85x = 3,229,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,585.58/2,504.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.33

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