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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.87, 3,737.77 and 849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.87, 3,737.77 and 849.56 is: 1,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.87 : 3,737.77 = 849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.87/3,737.77 = 849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.87x = 3,737.77 × 849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.87x = 3,175,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,455.63/2,491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.33

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