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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.92, 3,372.39 and 2,392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.92, 3,372.39 and 2,392.60 is: 3,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.92 : 3,372.39 = 2,392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.92/3,372.39 = 2,392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.92x = 3,372.39 × 2,392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.92x = 8,068,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068,780.31/2,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.14

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