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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.83, 3,765.26 and 754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.83, 3,765.26 and 754.76 is: 1,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.83 : 3,765.26 = 754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.83/3,765.26 = 754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.83x = 3,765.26 × 754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.83x = 2,841,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,878.94/2,509.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.30

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