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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.37, 3,740.05 and 1,030.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.37, 3,740.05 and 1,030.91 is: 1,546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.37 : 3,740.05 = 1,030.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.37/3,740.05 = 1,030.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.37x = 3,740.05 × 1,030.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.37x = 3,855,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,654.95/2,493.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.36

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