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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.46, 3,761.50 and 752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.46, 3,761.50 and 752.79 is: 1,128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.46 : 3,761.50 = 752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.46/3,761.50 = 752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.46x = 3,761.50 × 752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.46x = 2,831,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,619.59/2,508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.83

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