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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.84, 5,008.45 and 1,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.84, 5,008.45 and 1,490.08 is: 2,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.84 : 5,008.45 = 1,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.84/5,008.45 = 1,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.84x = 5,008.45 × 1,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.84x = 7,462,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,991.18/3,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.20

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