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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.67, 3,533.51 and 1,490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.67, 3,533.51 and 1,490.59 is: 2,235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.67 : 3,533.51 = 1,490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.67/3,533.51 = 1,490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.67x = 3,533.51 × 1,490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.67x = 5,267,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,014.67/2,355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.89

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