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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.06, 3,734.19 and 930.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.06, 3,734.19 and 930.21 is: 1,395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.06 : 3,734.19 = 930.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.06/3,734.19 = 930.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.06x = 3,734.19 × 930.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.06x = 3,473,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,580.88/2,489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.54

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