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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.59, 3,771.72 and 759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.59, 3,771.72 and 759.50 is: 1,139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.59 : 3,771.72 = 759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.59/3,771.72 = 759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.59x = 3,771.72 × 759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.59x = 2,864,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,602.48/2,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.19

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