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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.51, 3,735.77 and 759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.51, 3,735.77 and 759.15 is: 1,138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.51 : 3,735.77 = 759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.51/3,735.77 = 759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.51x = 3,735.77 × 759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.51x = 2,836,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,006.00/2,490.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.73

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