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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.51, 3,735.33 and 758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.51, 3,735.33 and 758.73 is: 1,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.51 : 3,735.33 = 758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.51/3,735.33 = 758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.51x = 3,735.33 × 758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.51x = 2,834,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,106.93/2,490.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.96

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