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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.87, 3,438.72 and 1,372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.87, 3,438.72 and 1,372.91 is: 1,894.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.87 : 3,438.72 = 1,372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.87/3,438.72 = 1,372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.87x = 3,438.72 × 1,372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.87x = 4,721,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,054.27/2,491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.58

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