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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.47, 3,746.19 and 766.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.47, 3,746.19 and 766.11 is: 1,149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.47 : 3,746.19 = 766.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.47/3,746.19 = 766.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.47x = 3,746.19 × 766.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.47x = 2,869,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,993.62/2,497.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.16

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