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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.96, 5,010.98 and 1,490.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.96, 5,010.98 and 1,490.84 is: 2,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.96 : 5,010.98 = 1,490.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.96/5,010.98 = 1,490.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.96x = 5,010.98 × 1,490.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.96x = 7,470,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470,569.42/3,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.39

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