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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.68, 3,763.80 and 754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.68, 3,763.80 and 754.62 is: 1,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.68 : 3,763.80 = 754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.68/3,763.80 = 754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.68x = 3,763.80 × 754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.68x = 2,840,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,238.76/2,509.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.71

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