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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.34, 3,763.12 and 753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.34, 3,763.12 and 753.34 is: 1,130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.34 : 3,763.12 = 753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.34/3,763.12 = 753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.34x = 3,763.12 × 753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.34x = 2,834,908.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,908.82/2,508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.19

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