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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.74, 3,779.62 and 764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.74, 3,779.62 and 764.76 is: 1,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.74 : 3,779.62 = 764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.74/3,779.62 = 764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.74x = 3,779.62 × 764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.74x = 2,890,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,484.67/2,519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.14

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