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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.54, 3,775.10 and 762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.54, 3,775.10 and 762.23 is: 1,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.54 : 3,775.10 = 762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.54/3,775.10 = 762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.54x = 3,775.10 × 762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.54x = 2,877,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,471.79/2,517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.97

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