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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.08, 3,764.22 and 754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.08, 3,764.22 and 754.08 is: 1,131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.08 : 3,764.22 = 754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.08/3,764.22 = 754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.08x = 3,764.22 × 754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.08x = 2,838,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,523.02/2,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.30

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