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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.06, 3,277.68 and 1,490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.06, 3,277.68 and 1,490.54 is: 2,057.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.06 : 3,277.68 = 1,490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.06/3,277.68 = 1,490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.06x = 3,277.68 × 1,490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.06x = 4,885,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,513.15/2,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.01

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