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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.88, 3,736.08 and 1,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.88, 3,736.08 and 1,030.08 is: 1,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.88 : 3,736.08 = 1,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.88/3,736.08 = 1,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.88x = 3,736.08 × 1,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.88x = 3,848,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,461.29/2,489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.64

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