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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.40, 2,235.90 and 1,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.40, 2,235.90 and 1,276.40 is: 1,912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.40 : 2,235.90 = 1,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.40/2,235.90 = 1,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.40x = 2,235.90 × 1,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.40x = 2,853,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,902.76/1,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.29

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