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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.92, 3,736.56 and 760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.92, 3,736.56 and 760.08 is: 1,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.92 : 3,736.56 = 760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.92/3,736.56 = 760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.92x = 3,736.56 × 760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.92x = 2,840,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,084.52/2,491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.72

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