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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.87, 3,759.48 and 863.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.87, 3,759.48 and 863.38 is: 1,294.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.87 : 3,759.48 = 863.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.87/3,759.48 = 863.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.87x = 3,759.48 × 863.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.87x = 3,245,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,859.84/2,506.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.79

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