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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.76, 3,695.70 and 1,490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.76, 3,695.70 and 1,490.28 is: 2,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.76 : 3,695.70 = 1,490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.76/3,695.70 = 1,490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.76x = 3,695.70 × 1,490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.76x = 5,507,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507,627.80/2,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.55

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