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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.90, 3,757.60 and 861.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.90, 3,757.60 and 861.23 is: 1,291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.90 : 3,757.60 = 861.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.90/3,757.60 = 861.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.90x = 3,757.60 × 861.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.90x = 3,236,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,157.85/2,504.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.93

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