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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.17, 3,991.13 and 1,490.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.17, 3,991.13 and 1,490.61 is: 2,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.17 : 3,991.13 = 1,490.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.17/3,991.13 = 1,490.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.17x = 3,991.13 × 1,490.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.17x = 5,949,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949,217.33/2,664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.05

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