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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.76, 3,736.69 and 759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.76, 3,736.69 and 759.52 is: 1,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.76 : 3,736.69 = 759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.76/3,736.69 = 759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.76x = 3,736.69 × 759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.76x = 2,838,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,090.79/2,490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.45

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