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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.97, 3,756.69 and 861.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.97, 3,756.69 and 861.13 is: 1,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.97 : 3,756.69 = 861.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.97/3,756.69 = 861.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.97x = 3,756.69 × 861.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.97x = 3,235,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,003.16/2,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.43

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