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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.24, 3,739.86 and 761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.24, 3,739.86 and 761.88 is: 1,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.24 : 3,739.86 = 761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.24/3,739.86 = 761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.24x = 3,739.86 × 761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.24x = 2,849,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,324.54/2,493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.82

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