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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.57, 3,437.60 and 1,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.57, 3,437.60 and 1,443.24 is: 1,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.57 : 3,437.60 = 1,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.57/3,437.60 = 1,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.57x = 3,437.60 × 1,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.57x = 4,961,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,274.61/2,490.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.02

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