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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.02, 3,766.53 and 756.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.02, 3,766.53 and 756.03 is: 1,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.02 : 3,766.53 = 756.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.02/3,766.53 = 756.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.02x = 3,766.53 × 756.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.02x = 2,847,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,602.39/2,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.04

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