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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.82, 3,909.60 and 2,490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.82, 3,909.60 and 2,490.54 is: 3,740.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.82 : 3,909.60 = 2,490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.82/3,909.60 = 2,490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.82x = 3,909.60 × 2,490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.82x = 9,737,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,015.18/2,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.94

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