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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.51, 3,738.74 and 737.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.51, 3,738.74 and 737.63 is: 1,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.51 : 3,738.74 = 737.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.51/3,738.74 = 737.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.51x = 3,738.74 × 737.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.51x = 2,757,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,784.40/2,492.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.43

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