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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.79, 3,759.24 and 863.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.79, 3,759.24 and 863.03 is: 1,294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.79 : 3,759.24 = 863.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.79/3,759.24 = 863.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.79x = 3,759.24 × 863.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.79x = 3,244,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,336.90/2,506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.22

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