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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490, 3,735.09 and 758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490, 3,735.09 and 758.64 is: 1,137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490 : 3,735.09 = 758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490/3,735.09 = 758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490x = 3,735.09 × 758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490x = 2,833,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,588.68/2,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.99

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