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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.20, 3,765.90 and 755.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.20, 3,765.90 and 755.36 is: 1,133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.20 : 3,765.90 = 755.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.20/3,765.90 = 755.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.20x = 3,765.90 × 755.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.20x = 2,844,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,610.22/2,510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.22

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