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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.90, 3,672.45 and 2,190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.90, 3,672.45 and 2,190.70 is: 3,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.90 : 3,672.45 = 2,190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.90/3,672.45 = 2,190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.90x = 3,672.45 × 2,190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.90x = 8,045,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,045,236.22/2,449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.90

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