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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.64, 3,735.32 and 1,763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.64, 3,735.32 and 1,763.64 is: 2,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.64 : 3,735.32 = 1,763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.64/3,735.32 = 1,763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.64x = 3,735.32 × 1,763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.64x = 6,587,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,750.95/2,492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.88

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