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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.41, 3,763.15 and 753.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.41, 3,763.15 and 753.35 is: 1,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.41 : 3,763.15 = 753.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.41/3,763.15 = 753.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.41x = 3,763.15 × 753.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.41x = 2,834,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,948.35/2,508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.18

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