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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.76, 3,745.68 and 765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.76, 3,745.68 and 765.52 is: 1,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.76 : 3,745.68 = 765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.76/3,745.68 = 765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.76x = 3,745.68 × 765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.76x = 2,867,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,392.95/2,496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.45

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