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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.07, 3,740.40 and 1,176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.07, 3,740.40 and 1,176.54 is: 1,765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.07 : 3,740.40 = 1,176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.07/3,740.40 = 1,176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.07x = 3,740.40 × 1,176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.07x = 4,400,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,730.22/2,492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.89

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