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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.44, 15,422.20 and 2,490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.44, 15,422.20 and 2,490.26 is: 3,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.44 : 15,422.20 = 2,490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.44/15,422.20 = 2,490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.44x = 15,422.20 × 2,490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.44x = 38,405,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,405,287.77/10,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.40

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