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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496, 3,744.12 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496, 3,744.12 and 764.88 is: 1,147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496 : 3,744.12 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496/3,744.12 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496x = 3,744.12 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496x = 2,863,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,802.51/2,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.36

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