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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.04, 3,747.36 and 766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.04, 3,747.36 and 766.44 is: 1,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.04 : 3,747.36 = 766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.04/3,747.36 = 766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.04x = 3,747.36 × 766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.04x = 2,872,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,126.60/2,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.75

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