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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.76, 3,735.20 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.76, 3,735.20 and 758.52 is: 1,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.76 : 3,735.20 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.76/3,735.20 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.76x = 3,735.20 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.76x = 2,833,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,220.11/2,489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.95

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