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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.52, 3,736.33 and 930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.52, 3,736.33 and 930.52 is: 1,395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.52 : 3,736.33 = 930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.52/3,736.33 = 930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.52x = 3,736.33 × 930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.52x = 3,476,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,746.31/2,490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.99

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