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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.87, 3,739.23 and 932.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.87, 3,739.23 and 932.96 is: 1,399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.87 : 3,739.23 = 932.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.87/3,739.23 = 932.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.87x = 3,739.23 × 932.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.87x = 3,488,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,552.02/2,491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.97

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