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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.36, 4,544.28 and 1,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.36, 4,544.28 and 1,490 is: 2,235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.36 : 4,544.28 = 1,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.36/4,544.28 = 1,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.36x = 4,544.28 × 1,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.36x = 6,770,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,977.20/3,029.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.12

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