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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.09, 3,735.82 and 824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.09, 3,735.82 and 824.90 is: 1,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.09 : 3,735.82 = 824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.09/3,735.82 = 824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.09x = 3,735.82 × 824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.09x = 3,081,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,677.92/2,491.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.08

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