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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.31, 3,436.70 and 1,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.31, 3,436.70 and 1,371.34 is: 1,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.31 : 3,436.70 = 1,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.31/3,436.70 = 1,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.31x = 3,436.70 × 1,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.31x = 4,712,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,884.18/2,490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.49

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