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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.71, 3,737.49 and 931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.71, 3,737.49 and 931.20 is: 1,396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.71 : 3,737.49 = 931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.71/3,737.49 = 931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.71x = 3,737.49 × 931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.71x = 3,480,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,338.42/2,491.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.77

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