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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.75, 3,745.31 and 957.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.75, 3,745.31 and 957.75 is: 1,436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.75 : 3,745.31 = 957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.75/3,745.31 = 957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.75x = 3,745.31 × 957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.75x = 3,587,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,065.86/2,496.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.69

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