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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.35, 3,763.88 and 865.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.35, 3,763.88 and 865.92 is: 1,298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.35 : 3,763.88 = 865.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.35/3,763.88 = 865.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.35x = 3,763.88 × 865.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.35x = 3,259,218.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,218.97/2,509.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.83

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