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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.92, 3,745.44 and 766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.92, 3,745.44 and 766.40 is: 1,149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.92 : 3,745.44 = 766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.92/3,745.44 = 766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.92x = 3,745.44 × 766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.92x = 2,870,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,505.22/2,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.16

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