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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.55, 3,715.40 and 1,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.55, 3,715.40 and 1,090 is: 1,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.55 : 3,715.40 = 1,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.55/3,715.40 = 1,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.55x = 3,715.40 × 1,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.55x = 4,049,786
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,786/2,476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.25

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