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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.10, 3,732.90 and 952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.10, 3,732.90 and 952.18 is: 1,427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.10 : 3,732.90 = 952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.10/3,732.90 = 952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.10x = 3,732.90 × 952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.10x = 3,554,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,392.72/2,490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.41

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