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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.67, 3,737.92 and 931.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.67, 3,737.92 and 931.83 is: 1,398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.67 : 3,737.92 = 931.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.67/3,737.92 = 931.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.67x = 3,737.92 × 931.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.67x = 3,483,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,105.99/2,490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.46

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