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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.75, 3,743.58 and 764.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.75, 3,743.58 and 764.33 is: 1,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.75 : 3,743.58 = 764.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.75/3,743.58 = 764.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.75x = 3,743.58 × 764.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.75x = 2,861,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,339.86/2,495.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.48

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