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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.18, 3,734.66 and 1,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.18, 3,734.66 and 1,029.75 is: 1,544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.18 : 3,734.66 = 1,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.18/3,734.66 = 1,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.18x = 3,734.66 × 1,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.18x = 3,845,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,768.71/2,490.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.37

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