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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.30, 3,760.21 and 863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.30, 3,760.21 and 863.70 is: 1,294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.30 : 3,760.21 = 863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.30/3,760.21 = 863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.30x = 3,760.21 × 863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.30x = 3,247,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,693.38/2,508.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.78

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