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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.98, 3,745.90 and 937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.98, 3,745.90 and 937.52 is: 1,406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.98 : 3,745.90 = 937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.98/3,745.90 = 937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.98x = 3,745.90 × 937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.98x = 3,511,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,856.17/2,496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.44

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