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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.79, 3,734.91 and 1,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.79, 3,734.91 and 1,394.86 is: 2,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.79 : 3,734.91 = 1,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.79/3,734.91 = 1,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.79x = 3,734.91 × 1,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.79x = 5,209,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,676.56/2,490.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.58

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