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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.20, 3,436.46 and 1,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.20, 3,436.46 and 1,371.08 is: 1,892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.20 : 3,436.46 = 1,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.20/3,436.46 = 1,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.20x = 3,436.46 × 1,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.20x = 4,711,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,661.58/2,490.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.08

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