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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.67, 3,738.13 and 737.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.67, 3,738.13 and 737.21 is: 1,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.67 : 3,738.13 = 737.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.67/3,738.13 = 737.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.67x = 3,738.13 × 737.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.67x = 2,755,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,768.13/2,492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.55

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