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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.56, 3,745.70 and 742.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.56, 3,745.70 and 742.15 is: 1,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.56 : 3,745.70 = 742.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.56/3,745.70 = 742.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.56x = 3,745.70 × 742.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.56x = 2,779,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,875.01/2,497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.04

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