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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.83, 3,735.59 and 951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.83, 3,735.59 and 951.75 is: 1,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.83 : 3,735.59 = 951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.83/3,735.59 = 951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.83x = 3,735.59 × 951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.83x = 3,555,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,343.02/2,491.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.80

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