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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.08, 3,735.42 and 931.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.08, 3,735.42 and 931.02 is: 1,396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.08 : 3,735.42 = 931.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.08/3,735.42 = 931.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.08x = 3,735.42 × 931.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.08x = 3,477,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,750.73/2,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.08

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