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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.18, 3,717.17 and 2,284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.18, 3,717.17 and 2,284.74 is: 3,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.18 : 3,717.17 = 2,284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.18/3,717.17 = 2,284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.18x = 3,717.17 × 2,284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.18x = 8,492,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,755.56/2,490.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.50

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