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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.61, 3,773.55 and 760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.61, 3,773.55 and 760.54 is: 1,140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.61 : 3,773.55 = 760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.61/3,773.55 = 760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.61x = 3,773.55 × 760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.61x = 2,869,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,935.72/2,515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.85

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