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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.39, 3,762.90 and 753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.39, 3,762.90 and 753.12 is: 1,129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.39 : 3,762.90 = 753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.39/3,762.90 = 753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.39x = 3,762.90 × 753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.39x = 2,833,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,915.25/2,508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.77

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