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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.14, 3,436.36 and 1,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.14, 3,436.36 and 1,442.30 is: 1,990.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.14 : 3,436.36 = 1,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.14/3,436.36 = 1,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.14x = 3,436.36 × 1,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.14x = 4,956,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,241.24/2,490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.35

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