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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.12, 3,725.10 and 2,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.12, 3,725.10 and 2,080.08 is: 3,111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.12 : 3,725.10 = 2,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.12/3,725.10 = 2,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.12x = 3,725.10 × 2,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.12x = 7,748,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,506.01/2,490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.70

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