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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.04, 3,759.55 and 751.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.04, 3,759.55 and 751.01 is: 1,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.04 : 3,759.55 = 751.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.04/3,759.55 = 751.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.04x = 3,759.55 × 751.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.04x = 2,823,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,459.65/2,506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.66

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