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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.14, 3,735.21 and 758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.14, 3,735.21 and 758.75 is: 1,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.14 : 3,735.21 = 758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.14/3,735.21 = 758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.14x = 3,735.21 × 758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.14x = 2,834,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,090.59/2,490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.13

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