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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.19, 3,357.78 and 1,490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.19, 3,357.78 and 1,490.62 is: 2,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.19 : 3,357.78 = 1,490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.19/3,357.78 = 1,490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.19x = 3,357.78 × 1,490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.19x = 5,005,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,174.02/2,433.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.04

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