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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.63, 3,735.94 and 759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.63, 3,735.94 and 759.25 is: 1,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.63 : 3,735.94 = 759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.63/3,735.94 = 759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.63x = 3,735.94 × 759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.63x = 2,836,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,512.45/2,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.87

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