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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.63, 3,437.13 and 1,371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.63, 3,437.13 and 1,371.63 is: 1,892.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.63 : 3,437.13 = 1,371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.63/3,437.13 = 1,371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.63x = 3,437.13 × 1,371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.63x = 4,714,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,470.62/2,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.88

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