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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.86, 3,766.02 and 755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.86, 3,766.02 and 755.86 is: 1,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.86 : 3,766.02 = 755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.86/3,766.02 = 755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.86x = 3,766.02 × 755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.86x = 2,846,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,583.88/2,510.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.71

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