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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.62, 3,744.97 and 765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.62, 3,744.97 and 765.26 is: 1,147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.62 : 3,744.97 = 765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.62/3,744.97 = 765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.62x = 3,744.97 × 765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.62x = 2,865,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,875.74/2,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.90

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