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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.88, 3,624.68 and 1,490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.88, 3,624.68 and 1,490.36 is: 2,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.88 : 3,624.68 = 1,490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.88/3,624.68 = 1,490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.88x = 3,624.68 × 1,490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.88x = 5,402,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,402,084.08/2,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.07

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