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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.83, 3,991.24 and 1,490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.83, 3,991.24 and 1,490.28 is: 2,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.83 : 3,991.24 = 1,490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.83/3,991.24 = 1,490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.83x = 3,991.24 × 1,490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.83x = 5,948,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948,052.04/2,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.41

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