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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.40, 3,759.91 and 751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.40, 3,759.91 and 751.72 is: 1,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.40 : 3,759.91 = 751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.40/3,759.91 = 751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.40x = 3,759.91 × 751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.40x = 2,826,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,399.55/2,507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.22

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