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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.74, 3,760.63 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.74, 3,760.63 and 751.68 is: 1,127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.74 : 3,760.63 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.74/3,760.63 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.74x = 3,760.63 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.74x = 2,826,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,790.36/2,506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.68

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