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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.86, 3,760.80 and 863.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.86, 3,760.80 and 863.47 is: 1,295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.86 : 3,760.80 = 863.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.86/3,760.80 = 863.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.86x = 3,760.80 × 863.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.86x = 3,247,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,339.44/2,506.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.38

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