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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.02, 3,734.46 and 735.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.02, 3,734.46 and 735.05 is: 1,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.02 : 3,734.46 = 735.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.02/3,734.46 = 735.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.02x = 3,734.46 × 735.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.02x = 2,745,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,014.82/2,490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.41

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