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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.48, 3,735.99 and 2,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.48, 3,735.99 and 2,032.16 is: 3,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.48 : 3,735.99 = 2,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.48/3,735.99 = 2,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.48x = 3,735.99 × 2,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.48x = 7,592,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,110.76/2,490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.45

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