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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.96, 3,730.44 and 755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.96, 3,730.44 and 755.60 is: 1,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.96 : 3,730.44 = 755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.96/3,730.44 = 755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.96x = 3,730.44 × 755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.96x = 2,818,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,720.46/2,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.40

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