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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.92, 3,746.18 and 742.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.92, 3,746.18 and 742.86 is: 1,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.92 : 3,746.18 = 742.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.92/3,746.18 = 742.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.92x = 3,746.18 × 742.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.92x = 2,782,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,864.83/2,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.07

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