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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.04, 4,014.60 and 2,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.04, 4,014.60 and 2,490.60 is: 3,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.04 : 4,014.60 = 2,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.04/4,014.60 = 2,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.04x = 4,014.60 × 2,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.04x = 9,998,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998,762.76/2,912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.59

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