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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.50, 3,741.90 and 763.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.50, 3,741.90 and 763.14 is: 1,144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.50 : 3,741.90 = 763.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.50/3,741.90 = 763.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.50x = 3,741.90 × 763.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.50x = 2,855,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,593.57/2,494.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.76

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