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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.94, 3,770.94 and 759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.94, 3,770.94 and 759.42 is: 1,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.94 : 3,770.94 = 759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.94/3,770.94 = 759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.94x = 3,770.94 × 759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.94x = 2,863,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,727.25/2,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.69

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