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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.67, 3,744.99 and 765.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.67, 3,744.99 and 765.29 is: 1,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.67 : 3,744.99 = 765.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.67/3,744.99 = 765.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.67x = 3,744.99 × 765.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.67x = 2,866,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,012.76/2,496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.94

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