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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.38, 3,725.31 and 2,046.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.38, 3,725.31 and 2,046.63 is: 3,061.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.38 : 3,725.31 = 2,046.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.38/3,725.31 = 2,046.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.38x = 3,725.31 × 2,046.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.38x = 7,624,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,341.34/2,490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.52

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