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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.25, 3,764.39 and 865.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.25, 3,764.39 and 865.59 is: 1,298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.25 : 3,764.39 = 865.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.25/3,764.39 = 865.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.25x = 3,764.39 × 865.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.25x = 3,258,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,418.34/2,509.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.56

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