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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.87, 3,760.98 and 864.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.87, 3,760.98 and 864.38 is: 1,296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.87 : 3,760.98 = 864.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.87/3,760.98 = 864.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.87x = 3,760.98 × 864.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.87x = 3,250,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,915.89/2,507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.29

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