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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.53, 3,760.40 and 863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.53, 3,760.40 and 863.04 is: 1,294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.53 : 3,760.40 = 863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.53/3,760.40 = 863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.53x = 3,760.40 × 863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.53x = 3,245,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,371.30/2,506.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.77

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