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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.20, 3,729.30 and 1,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.20, 3,729.30 and 1,333.40 is: 1,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.20 : 3,729.30 = 1,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.20/3,729.30 = 1,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.20x = 3,729.30 × 1,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.20x = 4,972,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,648.62/2,490.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.89

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