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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.24, 3,735.36 and 758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.24, 3,735.36 and 758.88 is: 1,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.24 : 3,735.36 = 758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.24/3,735.36 = 758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.24x = 3,735.36 × 758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.24x = 2,834,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,690.00/2,490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.32

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