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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.50, 3,758.54 and 864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.50, 3,758.54 and 864.14 is: 1,294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.50 : 3,758.54 = 864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.50/3,758.54 = 864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.50x = 3,758.54 × 864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.50x = 3,247,881.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,881.64/2,508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.75

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