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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.55, 3,769.00 and 757.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.55, 3,769.00 and 757.49 is: 1,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.55 : 3,769.00 = 757.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.55/3,769.00 = 757.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.55x = 3,769.00 × 757.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.55x = 2,854,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,959.07/2,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.28

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