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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.07, 3,737.88 and 760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.07, 3,737.88 and 760.71 is: 1,141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.07 : 3,737.88 = 760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.07/3,737.88 = 760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.07x = 3,737.88 × 760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.07x = 2,843,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,442.69/2,492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.00

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