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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.79, 3,770.64 and 758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.79, 3,770.64 and 758.76 is: 1,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.79 : 3,770.64 = 758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.79/3,770.64 = 758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.79x = 3,770.64 × 758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.79x = 2,861,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,010.81/2,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.13

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