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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.03, 3,775.37 and 762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.03, 3,775.37 and 762.08 is: 1,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.03 : 3,775.37 = 762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.03/3,775.37 = 762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.03x = 3,775.37 × 762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.03x = 2,877,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,111.28/2,517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.06

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