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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.38, 3,736.83 and 1,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.38, 3,736.83 and 1,030.58 is: 1,546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.38 : 3,736.83 = 1,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.38/3,736.83 = 1,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.38x = 3,736.83 × 1,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.38x = 3,851,102.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,102.26/2,490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.39

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