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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.54, 3,434.97 and 2,322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.54, 3,434.97 and 2,322.87 is: 3,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.54 : 3,434.97 = 2,322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.54/3,434.97 = 2,322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.54x = 3,434.97 × 2,322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.54x = 7,978,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,988.76/2,490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.72

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