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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.73, 3,764.76 and 754.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.73, 3,764.76 and 754.67 is: 1,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.73 : 3,764.76 = 754.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.73/3,764.76 = 754.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.73x = 3,764.76 × 754.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.73x = 2,841,141.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,141.08/2,509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.05

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