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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.38, 3,735.56 and 930.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.38, 3,735.56 and 930.50 is: 1,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.38 : 3,735.56 = 930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.38/3,735.56 = 930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.38x = 3,735.56 × 930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.38x = 3,475,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,938.58/2,490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.75

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