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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.71, 3,737.53 and 642.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.71, 3,737.53 and 642.81 is: 964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.71 : 3,737.53 = 642.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.71/3,737.53 = 642.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.71x = 3,737.53 × 642.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.71x = 2,402,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,525.06/2,491.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.21

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