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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.08, 3,735.12 and 950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.08, 3,735.12 and 950.72 is: 1,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.08 : 3,735.12 = 950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.08/3,735.12 = 950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.08x = 3,735.12 × 950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.08x = 3,551,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,053.29/2,490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.08

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