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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.55, 3,774.85 and 762.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.55, 3,774.85 and 762.03 is: 1,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.55 : 3,774.85 = 762.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.55/3,774.85 = 762.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.55x = 3,774.85 × 762.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.55x = 2,876,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,548.95/2,517.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.60

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