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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.33, 3,750.32 and 2,169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.33, 3,750.32 and 2,169.57 is: 3,267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.33 : 3,750.32 = 2,169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.33/3,750.32 = 2,169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.33x = 3,750.32 × 2,169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.33x = 8,136,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136,581.76/2,490.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.27

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