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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.49, 3,767.55 and 930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.49, 3,767.55 and 930.69 is: 1,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.49 : 3,767.55 = 930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.49/3,767.55 = 930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.49x = 3,767.55 × 930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.49x = 3,506,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,415.79/2,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.59

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