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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.24, 3,739.56 and 738.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.24, 3,739.56 and 738.06 is: 1,107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.24 : 3,739.56 = 738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.24/3,739.56 = 738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.24x = 3,739.56 × 738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.24x = 2,760,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,019.65/2,493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.00

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