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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.94, 3,734.79 and 1,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.94, 3,734.79 and 1,030.51 is: 1,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.94 : 3,734.79 = 1,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.94/3,734.79 = 1,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.94x = 3,734.79 × 1,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.94x = 3,848,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,738.44/2,490.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.09

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