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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.02, 3,735.21 and 845.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.02, 3,735.21 and 845.90 is: 1,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.02 : 3,735.21 = 845.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.02/3,735.21 = 845.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.02x = 3,735.21 × 845.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.02x = 3,159,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,614.14/2,490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.91

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