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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.51, 3,736.32 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.51, 3,736.32 and 759.27 is: 1,139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.51 : 3,736.32 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.51/3,736.32 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.51x = 3,736.32 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.51x = 2,836,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,875.69/2,490.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.07

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