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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.32, 3,742.86 and 740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.32, 3,742.86 and 740.20 is: 1,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.32 : 3,742.86 = 740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.32/3,742.86 = 740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.32x = 3,742.86 × 740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.32x = 2,770,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,464.97/2,495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.26

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