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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.59, 3,743.39 and 764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.59, 3,743.39 and 764.22 is: 1,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.59 : 3,743.39 = 764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.59/3,743.39 = 764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.59x = 3,743.39 × 764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.59x = 2,860,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,773.51/2,495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.33

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