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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.76, 3,750.36 and 768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.76, 3,750.36 and 768.64 is: 1,153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.76 : 3,750.36 = 768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.76/3,750.36 = 768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.76x = 3,750.36 × 768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.76x = 2,882,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,676.71/2,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.18

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