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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.97, 3,732.53 and 1,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.97, 3,732.53 and 1,030.17 is: 1,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.97 : 3,732.53 = 1,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.97/3,732.53 = 1,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.97x = 3,732.53 × 1,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.97x = 3,845,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,135.28/2,489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.25

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