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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.02, 3,551.34 and 1,490.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.02, 3,551.34 and 1,490.15 is: 2,235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.02 : 3,551.34 = 1,490.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.02/3,551.34 = 1,490.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.02x = 3,551.34 × 1,490.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.02x = 5,292,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,029.30/2,367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.73

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