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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.82, 3,358.93 and 1,490.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.82, 3,358.93 and 1,490.25 is: 2,056.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.82 : 3,358.93 = 1,490.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.82/3,358.93 = 1,490.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.82x = 3,358.93 × 1,490.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.82x = 5,005,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,632.36/2,433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.70

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