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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.51, 3,730.05 and 1,391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.51, 3,730.05 and 1,391.58 is: 2,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.51 : 3,730.05 = 1,391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.51/3,730.05 = 1,391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.51x = 3,730.05 × 1,391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.51x = 5,190,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,662.98/2,487.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.69

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