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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.15, 3,740.11 and 738.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.15, 3,740.11 and 738.57 is: 1,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.15 : 3,740.11 = 738.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.15/3,740.11 = 738.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.15x = 3,740.11 × 738.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.15x = 2,762,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,327.30/2,494.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.52

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