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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.91, 3,747.29 and 767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.91, 3,747.29 and 767.13 is: 1,150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.91 : 3,747.29 = 767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.91/3,747.29 = 767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.91x = 3,747.29 × 767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.91x = 2,874,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,654.74/2,498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.36

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