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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.89, 3,737.77 and 931.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.89, 3,737.77 and 931.95 is: 1,398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.89 : 3,737.77 = 931.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.89/3,737.77 = 931.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.89x = 3,737.77 × 931.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.89x = 3,483,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,412.42/2,490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.46

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