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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.37, 3,732.06 and 1,968.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.37, 3,732.06 and 1,968.07 is: 2,949.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.37 : 3,732.06 = 1,968.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.37/3,732.06 = 1,968.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.37x = 3,732.06 × 1,968.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.37x = 7,344,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,955.32/2,490.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.34

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