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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.22, 3,735.94 and 758.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.22, 3,735.94 and 758.84 is: 1,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.22 : 3,735.94 = 758.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.22/3,735.94 = 758.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.22x = 3,735.94 × 758.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.22x = 2,834,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,980.71/2,490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.45

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