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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.77, 3,738.28 and 737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.77, 3,738.28 and 737.31 is: 1,105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.77 : 3,738.28 = 737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.77/3,738.28 = 737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.77x = 3,738.28 × 737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.77x = 2,756,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,271.23/2,492.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.71

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