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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.51, 3,430.58 and 1,900.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.51, 3,430.58 and 1,900.02 is: 2,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.51 : 3,430.58 = 1,900.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.51/3,430.58 = 1,900.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.51x = 3,430.58 × 1,900.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.51x = 6,518,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518,161.11/2,490.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.20

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