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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.44, 3,746.23 and 766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.44, 3,746.23 and 766.06 is: 1,149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.44 : 3,746.23 = 766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.44/3,746.23 = 766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.44x = 3,746.23 × 766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.44x = 2,869,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,842.49/2,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.11

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