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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.72, 3,760.06 and 863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.72, 3,760.06 and 863.26 is: 1,294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.72 : 3,760.06 = 863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.72/3,760.06 = 863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.72x = 3,760.06 × 863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.72x = 3,245,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,903.70/2,506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.88

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