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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.51, 3,739.32 and 761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.51, 3,739.32 and 761.27 is: 1,142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.51 : 3,739.32 = 761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.51/3,739.32 = 761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.51x = 3,739.32 × 761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.51x = 2,846,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,632.14/2,492.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.07

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