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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.40, 3,746.85 and 742.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.40, 3,746.85 and 742.99 is: 1,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.40 : 3,746.85 = 742.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.40/3,746.85 = 742.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.40x = 3,746.85 × 742.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.40x = 2,783,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,872.08/2,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.26

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