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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.88, 3,756 and 860.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.88, 3,756 and 860.82 is: 1,290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.88 : 3,756 = 860.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.88/3,756 = 860.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.88x = 3,756 × 860.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.88x = 3,233,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,239.92/2,504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.78

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