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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.05, 3,140.89 and 1,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.05, 3,140.89 and 1,490.08 is: 2,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.05 : 3,140.89 = 1,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.05/3,140.89 = 1,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.05x = 3,140.89 × 1,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.05x = 4,680,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,177.37/2,276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.27

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