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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.63, 3,758.37 and 862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.63, 3,758.37 and 862.14 is: 1,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.63 : 3,758.37 = 862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.63/3,758.37 = 862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.63x = 3,758.37 × 862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.63x = 3,240,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,241.11/2,505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.18

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