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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.68, 3,760.80 and 752.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.68, 3,760.80 and 752.61 is: 1,128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.68 : 3,760.80 = 752.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.68/3,760.80 = 752.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.68x = 3,760.80 × 752.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.68x = 2,830,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,426.97/2,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.70

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