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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.05, 3,736.41 and 931.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.05, 3,736.41 and 931.84 is: 1,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.05 : 3,736.41 = 931.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.05/3,736.41 = 931.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.05x = 3,736.41 × 931.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.05x = 3,481,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,736.29/2,492.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.14

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