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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.54, 3,758.84 and 750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.54, 3,758.84 and 750.52 is: 1,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.54 : 3,758.84 = 750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.54/3,758.84 = 750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.54x = 3,758.84 × 750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.54x = 2,821,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,084.60/2,505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.94

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