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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490, 3,435.36 and 1,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490, 3,435.36 and 1,441.68 is: 1,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490 : 3,435.36 = 1,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490/3,435.36 = 1,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490x = 3,435.36 × 1,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490x = 4,952,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,689.80/2,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.03

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