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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.76, 3,766.14 and 755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.76, 3,766.14 and 755.76 is: 1,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.76 : 3,766.14 = 755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.76/3,766.14 = 755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.76x = 3,766.14 × 755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.76x = 2,846,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,297.97/2,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.64

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