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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.65, 3,735.99 and 1,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.65, 3,735.99 and 1,030.01 is: 1,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.65 : 3,735.99 = 1,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.65/3,735.99 = 1,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.65x = 3,735.99 × 1,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.65x = 3,848,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,088.38/2,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.39

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