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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.64, 3,747.96 and 767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.64, 3,747.96 and 767.28 is: 1,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.64 : 3,747.96 = 767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.64/3,747.96 = 767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.64x = 3,747.96 × 767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.64x = 2,875,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,734.75/2,498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.92

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