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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.52, 3,773.12 and 760.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.52, 3,773.12 and 760.57 is: 1,140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.52 : 3,773.12 = 760.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.52/3,773.12 = 760.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.52x = 3,773.12 × 760.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.52x = 2,869,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,729.87/2,515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.81

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