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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.09, 3,436.30 and 1,371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.09, 3,436.30 and 1,371.02 is: 1,891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.09 : 3,436.30 = 1,371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.09/3,436.30 = 1,371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.09x = 3,436.30 × 1,371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.09x = 4,711,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,236.03/2,490.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.99

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