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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.52, 3,746.26 and 766.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.52, 3,746.26 and 766.16 is: 1,149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.52 : 3,746.26 = 766.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.52/3,746.26 = 766.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.52x = 3,746.26 × 766.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.52x = 2,870,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,234.56/2,497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.23

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