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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.84, 3,765.30 and 867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.84, 3,765.30 and 867.70 is: 1,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.84 : 3,765.30 = 867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.84/3,765.30 = 867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.84x = 3,765.30 × 867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.84x = 3,267,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,150.81/2,509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.74

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