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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.76, 5,009.77 and 1,490.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.76, 5,009.77 and 1,490.61 is: 2,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.76 : 5,009.77 = 1,490.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.76/5,009.77 = 1,490.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.76x = 5,009.77 × 1,490.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.76x = 7,467,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,613.26/3,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.30

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