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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.50, 3,555.05 and 1,490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.50, 3,555.05 and 1,490.96 is: 2,236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.50 : 3,555.05 = 1,490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.50/3,555.05 = 1,490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.50x = 3,555.05 × 1,490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.50x = 5,300,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,438.78/2,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.95

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