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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.28, 3,748.74 and 767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.28, 3,748.74 and 767.80 is: 1,151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.28 : 3,748.74 = 767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.28/3,748.74 = 767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.28x = 3,748.74 × 767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.28x = 2,878,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,282.57/2,499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.64

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