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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.54, 3,738.82 and 761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.54, 3,738.82 and 761.16 is: 1,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.54 : 3,738.82 = 761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.54/3,738.82 = 761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.54x = 3,738.82 × 761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.54x = 2,845,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,838.33/2,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.74

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