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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.08, 3,698.07 and 1,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.08, 3,698.07 and 1,490.02 is: 2,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.08 : 3,698.07 = 1,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.08/3,698.07 = 1,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.08x = 3,698.07 × 1,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.08x = 5,510,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,510,198.26/2,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.30

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