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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.36, 3,761.01 and 864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.36, 3,761.01 and 864.45 is: 1,296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.36 : 3,761.01 = 864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.36/3,761.01 = 864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.36x = 3,761.01 × 864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.36x = 3,251,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,205.09/2,508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.15

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