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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.94, 3,761.10 and 864.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.94, 3,761.10 and 864.09 is: 1,295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.94 : 3,761.10 = 864.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.94/3,761.10 = 864.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.94x = 3,761.10 × 864.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.94x = 3,249,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,928.90/2,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.86

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