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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.22, 3,732.81 and 1,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.22, 3,732.81 and 1,190.26 is: 1,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.22 : 3,732.81 = 1,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.22/3,732.81 = 1,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.22x = 3,732.81 × 1,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.22x = 4,443,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,014.43/2,490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.19

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