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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.54, 3,761.18 and 864.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.54, 3,761.18 and 864.05 is: 1,296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.54 : 3,761.18 = 864.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.54/3,761.18 = 864.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.54x = 3,761.18 × 864.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.54x = 3,249,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,852.66/2,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.03

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