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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.31, 3,764.57 and 754.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.31, 3,764.57 and 754.49 is: 1,131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.31 : 3,764.57 = 754.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.31/3,764.57 = 754.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.31x = 3,764.57 × 754.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.31x = 2,840,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,330.42/2,509.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.92

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