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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.22, 3,747.51 and 768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.22, 3,747.51 and 768.06 is: 1,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.22 : 3,747.51 = 768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.22/3,747.51 = 768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.22x = 3,747.51 × 768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.22x = 2,878,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,312.53/2,498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.15

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