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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.90, 3,437.48 and 1,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.90, 3,437.48 and 1,371.83 is: 1,893.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.90 : 3,437.48 = 1,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.90/3,437.48 = 1,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.90x = 3,437.48 × 1,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.90x = 4,715,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,614.14/2,490.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.14

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