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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.90, 3,769.19 and 757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.90, 3,769.19 and 757.96 is: 1,136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.90 : 3,769.19 = 757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.90/3,769.19 = 757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.90x = 3,769.19 × 757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.90x = 2,856,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,882.04/2,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.89

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