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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.87, 3,737.80 and 1,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.87, 3,737.80 and 1,029.41 is: 1,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.87 : 3,737.80 = 1,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.87/3,737.80 = 1,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.87x = 3,737.80 × 1,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.87x = 3,847,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,728.70/2,491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.11

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