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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.95, 3,763.94 and 753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.95, 3,763.94 and 753.88 is: 1,130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.95 : 3,763.94 = 753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.95/3,763.94 = 753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.95x = 3,763.94 × 753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.95x = 2,837,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,549.68/2,508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.97

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