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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.55, 3,770.50 and 758.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.55, 3,770.50 and 758.49 is: 1,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.55 : 3,770.50 = 758.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.55/3,770.50 = 758.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.55x = 3,770.50 × 758.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.55x = 2,859,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,886.55/2,513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.79

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