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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.85, 3,764.63 and 866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.85, 3,764.63 and 866.42 is: 1,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.85 : 3,764.63 = 866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.85/3,764.63 = 866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.85x = 3,764.63 × 866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.85x = 3,261,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,750.72/2,509.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.58

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