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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.76, 3,734.89 and 930.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.76, 3,734.89 and 930.50 is: 1,395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.76 : 3,734.89 = 930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.76/3,734.89 = 930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.76x = 3,734.89 × 930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.76x = 3,475,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,294.14/2,490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.28

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