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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.15, 3,736.73 and 930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.15, 3,736.73 and 930.75 is: 1,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.15 : 3,736.73 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.15/3,736.73 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.15x = 3,736.73 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.15x = 3,477,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,970.78/2,491.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.13

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