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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.33, 5,566.94 and 1,490.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.33, 5,566.94 and 1,490.73 is: 2,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.33 : 5,566.94 = 1,490.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.33/5,566.94 = 1,490.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.33x = 5,566.94 × 1,490.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.33x = 8,298,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,813.04/3,711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.08

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