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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.77, 3,737.89 and 1,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.77, 3,737.89 and 1,029.93 is: 1,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.77 : 3,737.89 = 1,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.77/3,737.89 = 1,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.77x = 3,737.89 × 1,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.77x = 3,849,762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,762.47/2,490.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.61

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