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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.80, 3,739.52 and 761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.80, 3,739.52 and 761.20 is: 1,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.80 : 3,739.52 = 761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.80/3,739.52 = 761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.80x = 3,739.52 × 761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.80x = 2,846,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,522.62/2,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.90

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