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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.09, 3,742.64 and 763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.09, 3,742.64 and 763.72 is: 1,145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.09 : 3,742.64 = 763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.09/3,742.64 = 763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.09x = 3,742.64 × 763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.09x = 2,858,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,329.02/2,495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.58

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