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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.91, 5,111.89 and 2,490.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.91, 5,111.89 and 2,490.25 is: 3,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.91 : 5,111.89 = 2,490.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.91/5,111.89 = 2,490.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.91x = 5,111.89 × 2,490.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.91x = 12,729,884.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729,884.07/3,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.74

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