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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.26, 3,738.94 and 761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.26, 3,738.94 and 761.02 is: 1,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.26 : 3,738.94 = 761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.26/3,738.94 = 761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.26x = 3,738.94 × 761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.26x = 2,845,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,408.12/2,492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.70

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