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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.78, 3,771.20 and 758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.78, 3,771.20 and 758.63 is: 1,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.78 : 3,771.20 = 758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.78/3,771.20 = 758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.78x = 3,771.20 × 758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.78x = 2,860,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,945.46/2,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.10

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