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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.79, 3,747.26 and 742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.79, 3,747.26 and 742.76 is: 1,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.79 : 3,747.26 = 742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.79/3,747.26 = 742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.79x = 3,747.26 × 742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.79x = 2,783,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,297.96/2,497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.30

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