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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.31, 3,745.64 and 742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.31, 3,745.64 and 742.28 is: 1,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.31 : 3,745.64 = 742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.31/3,745.64 = 742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.31x = 3,745.64 × 742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.31x = 2,780,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,330.53/2,497.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.33

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