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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.78, 3,739.60 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.78, 3,739.60 and 761 is: 1,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.78 : 3,739.60 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.78/3,739.60 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.78x = 3,739.60 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.78x = 2,845,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,835.60/2,492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.63

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