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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.84, 3,742.86 and 740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.84, 3,742.86 and 740.32 is: 1,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.84 : 3,742.86 = 740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.84/3,742.86 = 740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.84x = 3,742.86 × 740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.84x = 2,770,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,914.12/2,495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.21

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