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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.95, 3,437.30 and 1,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.95, 3,437.30 and 1,371.71 is: 1,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.95 : 3,437.30 = 1,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.95/3,437.30 = 1,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.95x = 3,437.30 × 1,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.95x = 4,714,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,978.78/2,490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.84

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