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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.12, 3,736.28 and 759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.12, 3,736.28 and 759.34 is: 1,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.12 : 3,736.28 = 759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.12/3,736.28 = 759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.12x = 3,736.28 × 759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.12x = 2,837,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,106.86/2,491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.89

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