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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.28, 3,768.39 and 757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.28, 3,768.39 and 757.28 is: 1,135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.28 : 3,768.39 = 757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.28/3,768.39 = 757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.28x = 3,768.39 × 757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.28x = 2,853,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,707.54/2,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.91

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