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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.70, 3,745.91 and 742.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.70, 3,745.91 and 742.29 is: 1,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.70 : 3,745.91 = 742.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.70/3,745.91 = 742.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.70x = 3,745.91 × 742.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.70x = 2,780,560.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,560.41/2,497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.25

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