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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.74, 3,773.62 and 761.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.74, 3,773.62 and 761.21 is: 1,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.74 : 3,773.62 = 761.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.74/3,773.62 = 761.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.74x = 3,773.62 × 761.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.74x = 2,872,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,527.67/2,516.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.37

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