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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.88, 3,762.48 and 865.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.88, 3,762.48 and 865.38 is: 1,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.88 : 3,762.48 = 865.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.88/3,762.48 = 865.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.88x = 3,762.48 × 865.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.88x = 3,255,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,974.94/2,508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.78

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