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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.86, 3,760.29 and 863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.86, 3,760.29 and 863.44 is: 1,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.86 : 3,760.29 = 863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.86/3,760.29 = 863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.86x = 3,760.29 × 863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.86x = 3,246,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,775.40/2,506.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.16

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