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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.23, 3,737.30 and 1,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.23, 3,737.30 and 1,030.50 is: 1,545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.23 : 3,737.30 = 1,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.23/3,737.30 = 1,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.23x = 3,737.30 × 1,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.23x = 3,851,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,282.50/2,491.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.94

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