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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.78, 3,740.25 and 762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.78, 3,740.25 and 762.06 is: 1,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.78 : 3,740.25 = 762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.78/3,740.25 = 762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.78x = 3,740.25 × 762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.78x = 2,850,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,294.92/2,493.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.96

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