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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.76, 4,831.16 and 1,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.76, 4,831.16 and 1,490.60 is: 2,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.76 : 4,831.16 = 1,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.76/4,831.16 = 1,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.76x = 4,831.16 × 1,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.76x = 7,201,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,319.64/3,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.91

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