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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.65, 3,775.15 and 761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.65, 3,775.15 and 761.49 is: 1,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.65 : 3,775.15 = 761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.65/3,775.15 = 761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.65x = 3,775.15 × 761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.65x = 2,874,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,738.97/2,516.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.29

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