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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.40, 3,771.43 and 759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.40, 3,771.43 and 759.47 is: 1,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.40 : 3,771.43 = 759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.40/3,771.43 = 759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.40x = 3,771.43 × 759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.40x = 2,864,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,267.19/2,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.15

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