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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.26, 3,741.66 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.26, 3,741.66 and 763.02 is: 1,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.26 : 3,741.66 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.26/3,741.66 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.26x = 3,741.66 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.26x = 2,854,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,961.41/2,494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.61

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