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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.07, 3,736.61 and 1,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.07, 3,736.61 and 1,030.26 is: 1,545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.07 : 3,736.61 = 1,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.07/3,736.61 = 1,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.07x = 3,736.61 × 1,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.07x = 3,849,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,679.82/2,491.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.39

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