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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.76, 3,748.64 and 767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.76, 3,748.64 and 767.64 is: 1,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.76 : 3,748.64 = 767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.76/3,748.64 = 767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.76x = 3,748.64 × 767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.76x = 2,877,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,606.01/2,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.61

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