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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.96, 3,756.68 and 860.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.96, 3,756.68 and 860.56 is: 1,290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.96 : 3,756.68 = 860.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.96/3,756.68 = 860.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.96x = 3,756.68 × 860.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.96x = 3,232,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,848.54/2,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.58

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