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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.02, 3,738.58 and 760.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.02, 3,738.58 and 760.78 is: 1,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.02 : 3,738.58 = 760.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.02/3,738.58 = 760.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.02x = 3,738.58 × 760.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.02x = 2,844,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,236.89/2,492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.34

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