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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.60, 3,746.40 and 742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.60, 3,746.40 and 742.60 is: 1,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.60 : 3,746.40 = 742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.60/3,746.40 = 742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.60x = 3,746.40 × 742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.60x = 2,782,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,076.64/2,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.90

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