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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.80, 3,773.13 and 760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.80, 3,773.13 and 760.73 is: 1,140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.80 : 3,773.13 = 760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.80/3,773.13 = 760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.80x = 3,773.13 × 760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.80x = 2,870,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,333.18/2,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.92

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