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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.63, 3,738.95 and 761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.63, 3,738.95 and 761.25 is: 1,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.63 : 3,738.95 = 761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.63/3,738.95 = 761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.63x = 3,738.95 × 761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.63x = 2,846,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,271.88/2,492.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.88

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