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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.60, 3,736.20 and 824.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.60, 3,736.20 and 824.07 is: 1,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.60 : 3,736.20 = 824.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.60/3,736.20 = 824.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.60x = 3,736.20 × 824.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.60x = 3,078,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,905.12/2,490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.21

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