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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.50, 3,896.90 and 748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.50, 3,896.90 and 748.76 is: 1,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.50 : 3,896.90 = 748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.50/3,896.90 = 748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.50x = 3,896.90 × 748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.50x = 2,917,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,842.84/2,597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.33

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