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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.02, 3,747.84 and 938.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.02, 3,747.84 and 938.90 is: 1,408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.02 : 3,747.84 = 938.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.02/3,747.84 = 938.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.02x = 3,747.84 × 938.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.02x = 3,518,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,846.98/2,499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.09

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