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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.63, 3,344.61 and 1,492.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.63, 3,344.61 and 1,492.13 is: 2,059.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.63 : 3,344.61 = 1,492.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.63/3,344.61 = 1,492.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.63x = 3,344.61 × 1,492.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.63x = 4,990,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,576.20/2,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.14

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