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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.13, 3,735.09 and 735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.13, 3,735.09 and 735.06 is: 1,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.13 : 3,735.09 = 735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.13/3,735.09 = 735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.13x = 3,735.09 × 735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.13x = 2,745,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,515.26/2,490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.56

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