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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.53, 3,777.62 and 763.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.53, 3,777.62 and 763.58 is: 1,145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.53 : 3,777.62 = 763.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.53/3,777.62 = 763.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.53x = 3,777.62 × 763.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.53x = 2,884,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,492.37/2,518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.31

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