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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.58, 3,763.65 and 865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.58, 3,763.65 and 865.70 is: 1,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.58 : 3,763.65 = 865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.58/3,763.65 = 865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.58x = 3,763.65 × 865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.58x = 3,258,191.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,191.81/2,509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.30

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