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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.63, 3,735.42 and 735.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.63, 3,735.42 and 735.17 is: 1,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.63 : 3,735.42 = 735.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.63/3,735.42 = 735.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.63x = 3,735.42 × 735.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.63x = 2,746,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,150.04/2,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.59

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