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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,337.52, 6,502.68 and 2,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,337.52, 6,502.68 and 2,490 is: 3,732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,337.52 : 6,502.68 = 2,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,337.52/6,502.68 = 2,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,337.52x = 6,502.68 × 2,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,337.52x = 16,191,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191,673.20/4,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.93

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