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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.41, 3,436.78 and 1,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.41, 3,436.78 and 1,371.30 is: 1,892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.41 : 3,436.78 = 1,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.41/3,436.78 = 1,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.41x = 3,436.78 × 1,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.41x = 4,712,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,842.67/2,490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.39

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