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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.37, 3,761.30 and 863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.37, 3,761.30 and 863.70 is: 1,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.37 : 3,761.30 = 863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.37/3,761.30 = 863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.37x = 3,761.30 × 863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.37x = 3,248,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,634.81/2,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.63

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