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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.16, 3,742.61 and 763.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.16, 3,742.61 and 763.79 is: 1,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.16 : 3,742.61 = 763.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.16/3,742.61 = 763.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.16x = 3,742.61 × 763.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.16x = 2,858,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,545.56/2,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.64

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