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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.64, 3,760.50 and 862.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.64, 3,760.50 and 862.70 is: 1,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.64 : 3,760.50 = 862.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.64/3,760.50 = 862.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.64x = 3,760.50 × 862.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.64x = 3,244,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,183.35/2,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.24

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