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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.56, 3,735.48 and 758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.56, 3,735.48 and 758.72 is: 1,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.56 : 3,735.48 = 758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.56/3,735.48 = 758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.56x = 3,735.48 × 758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.56x = 2,834,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,183.39/2,490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.97

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