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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.38, 3,763.17 and 865.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.38, 3,763.17 and 865.49 is: 1,297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.38 : 3,763.17 = 865.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.38/3,763.17 = 865.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.38x = 3,763.17 × 865.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.38x = 3,256,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,967.19/2,509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.92

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