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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.59, 3,731.09 and 1,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.59, 3,731.09 and 1,395.72 is: 2,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.59 : 3,731.09 = 1,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.59/3,731.09 = 1,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.59x = 3,731.09 × 1,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.59x = 5,207,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,564.38/2,490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.90

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