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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.50, 3,746.25 and 766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.50, 3,746.25 and 766.13 is: 1,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.50 : 3,746.25 = 766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.50/3,746.25 = 766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.50x = 3,746.25 × 766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.50x = 2,870,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,095.78/2,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.19

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