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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.77, 3,758.97 and 751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.77, 3,758.97 and 751.10 is: 1,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.77 : 3,758.97 = 751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.77/3,758.97 = 751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.77x = 3,758.97 × 751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.77x = 2,823,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,362.37/2,506.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.29

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