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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.03, 3,732.73 and 845.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.03, 3,732.73 and 845.43 is: 1,267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.03 : 3,732.73 = 845.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.03/3,732.73 = 845.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.03x = 3,732.73 × 845.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.03x = 3,155,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,761.92/2,490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.36

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