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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.46, 3,747.45 and 767.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.46, 3,747.45 and 767.10 is: 1,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.46 : 3,747.45 = 767.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.46/3,747.45 = 767.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.46x = 3,747.45 × 767.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.46x = 2,874,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,668.90/2,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.58

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