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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.99, 3,141.17 and 1,490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.99, 3,141.17 and 1,490.49 is: 2,057.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.99 : 3,141.17 = 1,490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.99/3,141.17 = 1,490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.99x = 3,141.17 × 1,490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.99x = 4,681,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,859.32/2,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.07

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