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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.60, 3,740.37 and 762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.60, 3,740.37 and 762.23 is: 1,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.60 : 3,740.37 = 762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.60/3,740.37 = 762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.60x = 3,740.37 × 762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.60x = 2,851,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,022.23/2,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.34

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