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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.54, 3,779.30 and 764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.54, 3,779.30 and 764.54 is: 1,146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.54 : 3,779.30 = 764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.54/3,779.30 = 764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.54x = 3,779.30 × 764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.54x = 2,889,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,426.02/2,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.81

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