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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.31, 3,760.23 and 752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.31, 3,760.23 and 752.24 is: 1,128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.31 : 3,760.23 = 752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.31/3,760.23 = 752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.31x = 3,760.23 × 752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.31x = 2,828,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,604.82/2,507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.14

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