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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.92, 3,757.59 and 861.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.92, 3,757.59 and 861.58 is: 1,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.92 : 3,757.59 = 861.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.92/3,757.59 = 861.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.92x = 3,757.59 × 861.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.92x = 3,237,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,464.39/2,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.44

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