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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.40, 3,732.40 and 2,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.40, 3,732.40 and 2,334.88 is: 3,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.40 : 3,732.40 = 2,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.40/3,732.40 = 2,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.40x = 3,732.40 × 2,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.40x = 8,714,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,706.11/2,490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.32

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