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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.50, 3,744.87 and 765.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.50, 3,744.87 and 765.38 is: 1,148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.50 : 3,744.87 = 765.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.50/3,744.87 = 765.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.50x = 3,744.87 × 765.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.50x = 2,866,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,248.60/2,496.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.11

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