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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.50, 3,737.25 and 952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.50, 3,737.25 and 952.86 is: 1,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.50 : 3,737.25 = 952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.50/3,737.25 = 952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.50x = 3,737.25 × 952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.50x = 3,561,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,076.04/2,491.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.29

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