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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.97, 3,767.04 and 755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.97, 3,767.04 and 755.97 is: 1,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.97 : 3,767.04 = 755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.97/3,767.04 = 755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.97x = 3,767.04 × 755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.97x = 2,847,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,755.10/2,510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.13

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