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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.23, 3,733.29 and 1,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.23, 3,733.29 and 1,319.52 is: 1,978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.23 : 3,733.29 = 1,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.23/3,733.29 = 1,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.23x = 3,733.29 × 1,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.23x = 4,926,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,164.82/2,490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.20

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