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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.96, 3,730.44 and 1,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.96, 3,730.44 and 1,188.24 is: 1,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.96 : 3,730.44 = 1,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.96/3,730.44 = 1,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.96x = 3,730.44 × 1,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.96x = 4,432,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,658.03/2,490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.50

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