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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.63, 3,770.47 and 759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.63, 3,770.47 and 759.11 is: 1,138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.63 : 3,770.47 = 759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.63/3,770.47 = 759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.63x = 3,770.47 × 759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.63x = 2,862,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,182.63/2,514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.21

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