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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.19, 3,758.33 and 863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.19, 3,758.33 and 863.29 is: 1,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.19 : 3,758.33 = 863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.19/3,758.33 = 863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.19x = 3,758.33 × 863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.19x = 3,244,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,535.56/2,507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.09

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