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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.97, 3,736.26 and 1,010.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.97, 3,736.26 and 1,010.07 is: 1,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.97 : 3,736.26 = 1,010.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.97/3,736.26 = 1,010.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.97x = 3,736.26 × 1,010.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.97x = 3,773,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,884.14/2,491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.42

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