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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.36, 3,744.22 and 764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.36, 3,744.22 and 764.84 is: 1,147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.36 : 3,744.22 = 764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.36/3,744.22 = 764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.36x = 3,744.22 × 764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.36x = 2,863,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,729.22/2,496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.16

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