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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.92, 3,772.42 and 759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.92, 3,772.42 and 759.94 is: 1,139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.92 : 3,772.42 = 759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.92/3,772.42 = 759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.92x = 3,772.42 × 759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.92x = 2,866,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,810.81/2,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.92

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