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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.65, 3,758.48 and 862.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.65, 3,758.48 and 862.22 is: 1,293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.65 : 3,758.48 = 862.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.65/3,758.48 = 862.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.65x = 3,758.48 × 862.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.65x = 3,240,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,617.83/2,505.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.32

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