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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.21, 3,759.63 and 751.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.21, 3,759.63 and 751.53 is: 1,126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.21 : 3,759.63 = 751.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.21/3,759.63 = 751.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.21x = 3,759.63 × 751.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.21x = 2,825,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,474.73/2,507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.94

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