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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.04, 3,341.40 and 1,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.04, 3,341.40 and 1,490 is: 2,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.04 : 3,341.40 = 1,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.04/3,341.40 = 1,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.04x = 3,341.40 × 1,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.04x = 4,978,686
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,686/2,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.58

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