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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.08, 3,085.72 and 1,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.08, 3,085.72 and 1,490.08 is: 2,057.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.08 : 3,085.72 = 1,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.08/3,085.72 = 1,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.08x = 3,085.72 × 1,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.08x = 4,597,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,969.66/2,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.18

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