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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.52, 3,759.88 and 864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.52, 3,759.88 and 864.20 is: 1,296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.52 : 3,759.88 = 864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.52/3,759.88 = 864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.52x = 3,759.88 × 864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.52x = 3,249,288.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,288.30/2,506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.33

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