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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.13, 3,735.63 and 1,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.13, 3,735.63 and 1,029.37 is: 1,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.13 : 3,735.63 = 1,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.13/3,735.63 = 1,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.13x = 3,735.63 × 1,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.13x = 3,845,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,345.45/2,490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.23

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