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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.62, 3,760.34 and 862.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.62, 3,760.34 and 862.77 is: 1,294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.62 : 3,760.34 = 862.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.62/3,760.34 = 862.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.62x = 3,760.34 × 862.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.62x = 3,244,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,308.54/2,506.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.30

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