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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.43, 3,745.35 and 742.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.43, 3,745.35 and 742.01 is: 1,112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.43 : 3,745.35 = 742.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.43/3,745.35 = 742.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.43x = 3,745.35 × 742.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.43x = 2,779,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,068.43/2,497.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.77

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