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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.84, 3,737.76 and 931.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.84, 3,737.76 and 931.78 is: 1,397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.84 : 3,737.76 = 931.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.84/3,737.76 = 931.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.84x = 3,737.76 × 931.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.84x = 3,482,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,770.01/2,491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.67

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