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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.09, 3,733.61 and 757.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.09, 3,733.61 and 757.71 is: 1,136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.09 : 3,733.61 = 757.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.09/3,733.61 = 757.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.09x = 3,733.61 × 757.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.09x = 2,828,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,989.84/2,489.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.56

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