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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.12, 3,767.24 and 756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.12, 3,767.24 and 756.28 is: 1,134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.12 : 3,767.24 = 756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.12/3,767.24 = 756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.12x = 3,767.24 × 756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.12x = 2,849,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,088.27/2,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.59

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